We do not have confirmed lineups or formations for either side, but we can paint a likely picture. Marumo Gallants, under whatever coach is in the dugout, will probably set up in a compact mid-block, happy to let Kruger have the ball and then hit on the break. They are not a side that dominates possession; they are a side that makes the game ugly and squeezes the life out of it. At Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, they will feel at home in a scrappy, low-tempo contest. Expect a 4-4-2 or a 4-2-3-1, with two banks of four making it hard for the visitors to play through.

Kruger United, after that Chiefs defeat, will be desperate to get points on the board. But they are an unknown quantity at this level. They will likely try to play on the front foot, using the width of Mbombela Stadium — but this is a home game for Gallants, so they will be the ones setting the tempo. The key battle will be in midfield: Gallants will look to crowd the centre, force Kruger wide, and then win the second balls. Kruger’s full-backs will have to be careful not to get caught upfield, because Gallants have runners in wide areas who can knife through on the counter. Set pieces could be a big factor — Gallants are the kind of side that scores from a corner or a free-kick, not from open play.