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Masandawana hopes to avoid a surprise against a Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele team eager to record their first league win over Pitso Mosimane’s team
Coach Dylan Kerr is under pressure to guide his team to a victory that would push Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele out of the relegation zone with two games to play.
| Game | Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC |
| Date | Sunday August 30 |
| Hour | 18:00 am hour |
TV channel, live score and how to watch
The game will be broadcast live on SuperSport 4.
| Online transmission | Television channel |
|---|---|
| DStv.com/DStv Now app | SS4 |
Squads and team news
Sundowns is expected to be left without Thapelo Morena, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury, while Denis Onyango has doubts as he has been suffering from a quadriceps injury.
Mosimane is expected to keep faith in Kennedy Mweene, as the Zambian goalkeeper excelled in the absence of Onyango by keeping two clean sheets in a row.
All eyes will be on Themba Zwane and Gaston Sirino, who have been in good shape for the Tshwane giants lately and will be eager to inspire their team to a victory over Baroka.
Meanwhile, Baroka will be without the services of his captain and starting goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze, who will be serving a one-match penalty.
His void is most likely to be filled by Ayanda Dlamini, as the 28-year-old stopper has played two league games this season with Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele recording a win and a loss.
Kerr is more likely to hand scoring responsibility to Evidence Makgopa after the 20-year-old forward scored three goals in five league games and could be the key to a much-needed win over Sundowns.
Match preview
In head-to-head statistics since the 2016/17 season, the two teams have met in seven league games.
Sundowns has dominated this encounter, registering four victories, while three ended in draws.
However, Baroka can cheer up from their first-round meeting against Sundowns, which ended in a 0-0 draw at Polokwane in November 2019.
The last time the Brazilians hosted Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele in a league match was in December 2018 and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
