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However, the return of captain Thulani Hlatshwayo from a two-match ban comes at an opportune time for the hosts.
In addition, coach Gavin Hunt's men are leaking goals with 12 having flown into the back of Darren Keet's net during the aforementioned sequence. The side's home record has also been a concern for Hunt who has lost four, drawn three and won three in their last 10 matches at Bidvest Stadium.
Meanwhile, Wits are in poor form in all competitions having won and drawn one game each but losing three in their last five encounters.
Nonetheless, the visitors arrive having suffered a spate of injuries to key performers. Goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands is a doubt with a head injury concern while Luvuyo Memela may not be available after he suffered a deep laceration to his thigh during last Monday's 0-0 draw with Downs. In addition, the highly influential Thembinkosi Lorch is suspended after reaching his yellow card limit.
Sundowns were found guilty of fielding the ineligible Wayne Arendse in a match last year, and are currently awaiting their sentence which appears likely to be a points deduction.
Both outfits trail leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by three points though with the Brazilians facing a possible points deduction, the clash between the Clever Boys and the Sea Robbers has added significance.
Currently, both sides are tied on 41 points with the Buccaneers ahead of Wits in second place due to a single strike in goal difference.
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LIVE scoring and interactive commentary of the Absa Premiership clash between Wits and Orlando Pirates.
Welcome to the Bidvest Stadium for our live coverage of this important ABSA Premiership clash between Bidvest Wits and Orlando Pirates.
Wits are currently second on the table, while Pirates are in third position, with only a point separating the teams.
In their last game Pirates had to settle for a goalless draw at home against the top of the table Mamelodi Sundowns, while Wits beat Bloemfontein Celtic at the Dr Molemela Stadium on the 15th of March.
These teams have faced each other 19 times in the past. Wits have won eight of these games and Pirates six, with five of them ending in draws.