Orlando Pirates starting XI prediction: DStv Premiership vs Maritzburg United

Orlando Pirates have gone three matches without a win as they head into their clash with Maritzburg United.

Here we look at how the Sea Robbers might line up against the Team of Choice on Wednesday 20 October 2021.

Orlando Pirates starting XI prediction

After changing things up for the trip to Brazzaville it is expected that a number of stalwarts will return for this important DStv Premiership clash.

With Richard Ofori still sidelined, Siyabonga Mpontshane is likely to continue his time in goal for Pirates.

The fullbacks have been quite settled and this has borne fruit in their performances, as such we expect Bandile Shandu and Paseka Mako to retain their places on the flanks.

Happy Jele should reunite with Thulani Hlatshwayo in the heart of the Orlando Pirates defence to give the backline a solid feel to it.

Abel Mabaso has thrived in his defensive midfield role and should continue to lock down the middle of the park.

After both were rested against Diables, we could see Goodman Mosele and Ntsako Makhubela return to central midfield.

Vincent Pule has not recovered from the injury he suffered on international duty and therefore we expect Deon Hotto to line up on the left side of the attacking trident.

Tshegofatso Mabasa and Terrence Dzvukamanja are likely to complete the Orlando Pirates lineup.

Orlando Pirates starting lineup predicted

Siyabonga Mpontshane, Paseka Mako, Happy Jele, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Bandile Shandu, Abel Mabaso, Goodman Mosele, Ntsako Makhubela, Deon Hotto, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Terrence Dzvukamanja.

Confirmed starting lineup

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