AmaZulu look to cement top eight spot
AmaZulu and University of Pretoria will both be looking to bounce back from midweek defeats in the Absa Premiership when they meet at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, kick-off at 15h00.
AmaZulu saw a four-game unbeaten streak come to an end when they were beaten 1-0 away by Platinum Stars in midweek.
The Durban side has claimed 18 points from their 13 home matches so far this season.
Their remaining league opponents are Golden Arrows (home) and Kaizer Chiefs (away).
Usuthu are placed eighth on the Absa Premiership log with 38 points from 27 matches.
University of Pretoria lost for a third time from their last four league matches when they were beaten 1-0 away by Free State Stars in midweek.
The Tshwane side has claimed just five points from their 13 away matches so far this season.
Their next three league opponents are Kaizer Chiefs (home) and Mpumalanga Black Aces (away).
AmaTuks are placed 11th on the Absa Premiership log with 31 points from 26 matches.
In head-to-head stats, AmaZulu and Tuks have met in just three top flight league matches.
The Pretoria side boasts two wins, while Usuthu have one victory under their belts.
AmaZulu won their only previous home match against Tuks, claiming a 1-0 victory in the first half of last season.
When the teams met earlier this season in Pretoria, AmaTuks claimed a 2-0 home win thanks to goals from Zwane and Kekana.
AmaZulu’s line-up from their 1-0 loss to Stars: Zikalala, Macala, Hlanti, Nyadombo, Teyise, G Dlamini (Nguzana 85’), Arwuah, A Dlamini, Gamildien (Shabalala 66’), Mthiyane (Manqana 67’), Ndulula.
Tuks’ line-up from their 1-0 loss to Stars: Arubi, Kekana, Mkhwanazi, Monyai (Mathosi 78’), Sibande, Mosadi (Monama 62’), Shoyisa, Matsi, Ketjijere, Nyondo, Massa (Mnyamane 35’).