Swallows come into the game on the back of a four-match unbeaten streak in the League, while their last outing was in impressive 3-2 home win over title contenders Orlando Pirates.
The Soweto side has a decent home record this season, with four wins from nine matches. They have won the last two successive League games in which they have played host.
The Birds are placed 11th on the Premiership log with 22 points from 19 matches.
AmaZulu come into the match off the back of a goalless draw at home to SuperSport United. They are unbeaten in three League games in 2013.
The Durban side has recorded just one away win this season, but that victory came against Golden Arrows in their last league match on the road.
Usuthu are placed 15th on the Premiership log with 17 points from 19 matches.
In head-to-head stats, Swallows and AmaZulu have met in 47 league matches since 1985.
The Birds have 18 wins compared to 12 for Usuthu, while 17 games have been drawn.
Swallows have a solid home record against AmaZulu, with 10 wins and just four losses from 23 matches.
When the teams met earlier this season, Usuthu claimed a 2-1 home win thanks to goals from A. Dlamini and Mshengu.
Swallows' line-up from their 3-2 win over Pirates: Etafia, Da Costa, Lekgothoane, Cohen, Mapemba, Khumalo, Tsutsulupa, Mabalane, Chabangu (Machapa 84'), Mashego (Chenene 75'), Nomvethe (Obada 90+4').
AmaZulu's line-up from their 0-0 draw with SuperSport: Kapini, Hlongwa, N. Cele (Mwedihanga 82'), Nyadombo, Teyise, Madondo (Kgatla 75'), G. Dlamini, Manqana, Mshengu, Khumalo (Bhengu 75'), A. Dlamini.
2007/08 AmaZulu 0-2 Swallows Fransman, Ndlovu (pen)
2008/09 AmaZulu 1-2 Swallows Ritson; Shivambu 2
2008/09 Swallows 0-1 AmaZulu Ritson
2009/10 AmaZulu 2-1 Swallows Ariweriyai, Sikhakhane; Shivambu
2009/10 Swallows 0-4 AmaZulu A. Dlamini 3, Ngxabi
2010/11 AmaZulu 2-2 Swallows A. Dlamini, Bishop; Nomvethe, Ncaca
2010/11 Swallows 0-4 AmaZulu Zhuwawo, Majoro, A. Dlamini 2
2011/12 AmaZulu 0-1 Swallows Hendricks
2011/12 Swallows 1-1 AmaZulu Nomvethe; G. Dlamini
2012/13 AmaZulu 2-1 Swallows A. Dlamini, Mshengu; Mathebula