This is the first Betway Premiership match for both sides and Smiso Msomi takes a look at three key match-ups that could decide the match.
Tebogo Mokoena v Grant Margeman
Sundowns have, for a number of years, shown the importance of dominating midfield to have a better chance at winning football matches and club captain Mokoena has been the driving force behind that recently.
Fellow Bafana teammate Margeman will have his work is cut out for him and if he is to help his team have any chance of upsetting the Brazilians, he will have to shut down Mokoena’s passing ability and knack for firing long- range crackers.
Peter Shalulile v Thulani Hlatshwayo
The lack of goals from Shalulile in the first four competitive games of the season should worry defenders rather than put them at ease because if history is anything to go by, one quickly turns into two or three for the Namibian.
The experienced and aggressive figure of Tyson Hlatshwayo will need to be at his best if he is to ensure his side keeps a clean sheet against Shalulile who is always sniffing out goalscoring chances.
Lucas Ribeiro v Brooklyn Poggenpoel
Ribeiro has arguably been Sundowns’ best player in the past 12 months as he has taken to life in South Africa with ease and now with the famous No 10 on his back, the Brazilian is looking to set the league alight once more this season.
Having already opened his account in the CAF Champions League recently, his tail will undoubtedly be up with young central defensive midfielder Poggenpoel appointed to guard the half-spaces and pockets Ribeiro likes to utilise.