'Downs look to break into top 4

Cape Town - Mamelodi Sundowns will look to return to winning form in the Absa Premiership when they host Maritzburg United at Lucas Moripe Stadium

Sundowns saw their winning run of three matches come to an end when they were held 0-0 at home by Polokwane City on October 28.

The Tshwane side has claimed seven points from three home matches this season.

The Brazilians are placed fifth on the Absa Premiership log with 14 points from eight matches.

Maritzburg suffered a sixth successive loss when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Chippa United on October 21.

The KwaZulu-Natal side has claimed zero points from three away matches this season.

The Team of Choice is placed 16th on the Absa Premiership log with one point from seven matches.

In head-to-head stats, Sundowns and Maritzburg have met in 18 league matches since 2005/06.

The Brazilians have 12 wins compared to three for the Team of Choice, while three matches have been drawn.

Sundowns have won six of their nine home matches against Maritzburg, suffering one defeat in the process.

Last season the Brazilians took four points off the Team of Choice, drawing 2-2 at home before claiming a 2-1 win in Pietermaritzburg in the return game.

The teams have never played to a goalless draw in their 18 meetings.

Kick-off is at 20:15 on Saturday, October 31.