Absa Premiership Preview: Orlando Pirates v Maritzburg United
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Time: 15:00
HEAD TO HEAD
2011/12
Maritzburg 2-1 Pirates – Absa Premiership
Pirates 1-0 Maritzburg – Absa Premiership
2012/13
Maritzburg 1-2 Pirates – Absa Premiership
ORLANDO PIRATES
League position: 3rd, with 52 points
Last five fixtures:
W-L-L-L-W
1-0 v Wits (away) Absa Premiership
0-1 v Chippa United (home) Absa Premiership
0-1 v TP Mazembe (away) Absa Premiership
0-1 v Mamelodi Sundowns (home) Absa Premiership
4-1 v Black Leopards (home) Absa Premiership
Player to watch:
Ndumiso Mabena enjoyed a rare 90 minutes in their midweek clash against Black Leopards and capped off his performance with a brace.
Need to know:
Sifiso Myeni will be available for selection after serving his suspension.
MARITZBURG UNITED
League position: 11th, with 36 points
Last five fixtures:
D-D-L-L-D
2-2 v Golden Arrows (home) Absa Premiership
0-0 v SuperSport United (away) Absa Premiership
0-1 v Moroka Swallows(home) Absa Premiership
0-2 v Platinum Stars (away) Absa Premiership
1-1 v Ajax Cape Town (home) Absa Premiership
Player to watch:
Cuthbert Malajila has 10 league goals to his name this season. He also scored in the 2-1 defeat to Pirates earlier on this season.
Need to know:
Maritzburg have a clean bill of health for the game, with the exception of Michael Morton, who is suspended.