Orlando Pirates will be back in action this evening aiming to improve their results and log position following disappointing results in their most recent matches.
The Buccaneers have moved down to fourth place on the standings after collecting only one point from their last two matches.
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Firstly, they lost 2-1 to Sekhukhune United, before they were held to a 1-1 draw by Moroka Swallows on Wednesday, with both matches taking place away.
With the team returning to Orlando today for their fixture against Golden Arrows, Jose Riveiro and the team will be aiming for nothing short of three points to remain in the race for the sought-after second place finish to qualify for the CAF Champions League.
Against the Dube Birds, Bucs were dealt a blow with the loss of Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi who was shown a red card, meaning that Riveiro will be forced to make changes at the back.
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Furthermore, a few players in the team are on three yellow cards and facing suspension, including regulars Miguel Timm and Tapelo Xoki, and with the next match in the Nedbank Cup against AmaZulu, there could be changes in the line-up.
Predicted Pirates’ starting line-up: Melusi Buthelezi, Tapelo Xoki, Olisa Ndah, Thabiso Lebitso, Deon Hotto, Makhehleni Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Kabelo Dlamini, Tsheofatso Mabasa.
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