Fascinating tactical contest

Despite their recent record at home against Chiefs being anything besides formidable, Sundowns should have too much for a Glamour Boys side with four losses in eight prior to the midweek fixtures. Those games should not be ignored either as the Tshwane giants play a day later and therefore have less recovery time before lining up for the big one. There is also the worry over injuries and the chance for some the thinking for this “Clásico”, as they call the elite matches in Spain and Portugal. There are so many

interesting talking points ahead of the clash and the tactical battle should be fascinating, not least in midfield and in how Sundowns deal with the pace of Du Preez just

three months after he destroyed them. After this fixture, both sides will have played three matches and we will have a much clearer picture

of whether Zwane’s team are title