Mamelodi Sundowns starting XI prediction: MTN 8 semi-final vs Golden Arrows
Mamelodi Sundowns have little time to rest on their laurels after their victory over Orlando Pirates as they are pressed into action in the MTN 8.
With the tie locked at 1-1, you would expect Sundowns to try and field the strongest possible team while still managing the workloads of their top stars.
Mamelodi Sundowns starting XI prediction
After his penalty shootout heroics earlier in the campaign, you’d bet on Kennedy Mweene being given the gloves for this encounter.
Sundowns are a little thin at the back at the moment which means the back four that played 90 minutes on Saturday will be asked to put in another big shift on Tuesday. Grant Kekana should continue at right back, with Lyle Lakay on the other flank and Rushine De Reuck and Mosa Lebusa holding it down in and around the box.
A knock to Rivaldo Coetzee could see George Maluleka return to the Sundowns starting lineup to partner Andile Jali in central midfield.
Sibusiso Vilakazi could be the man they turn to link the midfield with the attacking trio up front.
Pavol Safranko has shown glimpses of what he can do, and he might be asked to do a job from the start for Sundowns in this match. With just a couple of days between assignments, it’s likely that Sundowns will rest star man Peter Shalulile.
Sundowns might look to Aubrey Modiba and Gaston Sirino to generate chances for Safranko.
Predicted XI
Mamelodi Sundowns starting XI prediction: Kennedy Mweene, Lyle Lakay, Mosa Lebusa, Rushine de Reuck, Grant Kekana, Andile Jali, George Maluleka, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Aubrey Modiba, Gaston Sirino, Pavol Safranko.
Confirmed XI
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