Amakhosi have started the season well with 13 points from their opening six matches to sit in fourth place on the league standings.
They suffered an early exit from the MTN8, however, as Arrows secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 win, before ultimately losing to away goals to Mamelodi Sundowns after a 3-3 aggregate draw.
Fernando Da Cruz’s side are unbeaten since that loss but were held to a 1-1 draw with Polokwane City last time out as Pitso Dladla’s drew 1-1 with Siwelele. Arrows have managed just one league win this campaign, 1-0 against Stellenbosch to sit in seventh on the standings with seven points from their opening six games.
This is the final round of league games before the break for international matches.
In team news, Amakhosi will be without skipper Brandon Petersen after he suffered a knee injury in training with Renaldo Leaner expected to replace him. Striker Wandile Duba is also sidelined with a groin injury.
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Ahead of the game, Chiefs midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa said his side cannot afford to keep drawing games.
He told the club’s website: “It is massively important to us as a team considering our recent results. We always focus on the next game and are looking forward to it because we really want to boost our momentum with a win ahead of the FIFA international break that follows.”
Inacio Miguel and Siphesihle Ndlovu are each one caution away from a suspension, but Arrows have no injury or suspension concerns reported this week.
Dladla recently expressed his happiness with the way Arrows have played since his appointment this season.
“Us as coaches, we need to improve the team every time and I believe that we’re doing that,” Dladla told iDiski Times.
“But then, another thing that’s helping us for the team and individuals to improve is that Golden Arrows has a blueprint.
“When you arrive here, there’s a clear blueprint that tells you what kind of the game you can play with the type of players the club brings.
“So, there’s no type of football that we can play except the one we’re playing. I think the culture of Golden Arrows helps as a new coach for you to know what to do.”