The two sides in the Betway Premiership go head-to-head, as leaders Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates this afternoon.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Orlando Pirates
Date: 08 February 2025
Venue: Loftus Versfeld
The Brazilians continue to lead the way in the league as they currently sit six points above the Buccaneers heading into this clash.
Sundowns defeated SuperSport United in the Tshwane Derby on Wednesday, extending their winning run to nine league matches in a row.
Coach Miguel Cardoso has also won every league since taking over from Manqoba Mngqithi in November.
Pirates, meanwhile, made it back-to-back wins in the league on Wednesday after defeating Sekhukhune United 2-1.
The Buccaneers will be keen to grab maximum points, which will see them move three points behind Sundowns with a game in hand.
The two sides last faced off in the Nedbank Cup final last season, where Pirates snatched a 2-1 win, while they played to a 1-1 draw in Pretoria during the league encounter.
Here's how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: 30. Williams, 4. Mokoena, 44. Adams, 20. Kekana, 32. Suarez, 10. Ribeiro, 11. Allende, 6. Modiba, 27. Morena, 9. Rayners, 38. Shalulile
Subs: 1. Onyango, 5. Lebusa, 41. Khoza, 31. Tiwani, 37. Johannes, 19. Aubaas, 21. Mkhulise, 33. Maseko, 77. Matthews
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 27. Xoki, 5. Sibisi, 3. Van Rooyen, 29. Mako, 8. Makhaula, 18. Dlamini, 28. Maswanganyi, 7. Hotto, 38. Mofokeng, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 34. Ndlozi, 33. Nkota, 31. Rasebotja, 26. Shandu, 25. Kimvuidi, 23. Maela, 19. Mabasa, 15. Ndlondlo
