The match is set to kick off at 19h30. The Brazilians will be high on confidence after they qualified for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals following their 3-0 victory over Lobi Stars of Nigeria, in the penultimate match of Group A this past Saturday. However, before their CAF Champions League outing, they lost to Cape Town City 2-1 last Tuesday in the league and they will want to get back to winning ways. Pitso Mosimane’s charges could go three points clear at the top of the Absa Premiership table if they collect maximum points against Maritzburg. The Brazilians are currently lying second on the log with 40 points from 22 matches, equal on points with log leaders Orlando Pirates who have a slightly better goal difference and have played a match more. In contrast, the Team of Choice are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table and will be a dangerous opponent on their home turf. Eric Tinkler’s troops boosted their survival hopes with two victories in their five matches, but they can’t afford to be losing matches any longer. They went down 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs this past Saturday at FNB Stadium and another defeat against Sundowns could dampen morale in their bid to avoid relegation. United are languishing rock bottom on the table, with 17 points from 23 matches, three points behind Chippa United who currently occupy the relegation play-off position. In the first round meeting between the sides, Masandawana claimed a 1-0 victory over the Team of Choice in Tshwane, in mid January this year. Teams
Maritzburg: 31 Ofori, 36 Kunene, 25 Xulu, 4 Allie, 3 Sanoka, 11 Makaringe, 15 Matsi, 20 Kutumela, 13 Kateregga, 23 De Reuck, 26 Shandu. Subs: 1 Mpandle, 17 Figuareido, 44 Zakri, 22 Mokate, 5 Farmer, 19 Moseamedi, 28 Mekoa. Sundowns: 14 Onyango, 40 Coetzee, 3 Nascimento, 27 Morena, 4 Langerman, 8 Kekana, 13 Mabunda, 18 Zwane, 26 Sirino, 33 Maboe, 12 Tade.
Subs: 30 Pieterse, 20 Manyisa, 34 Mahlambi, 21 Mkhulise, 2 Lebusa, 23 Lakay, 6 Arendse.
