The two teams will lock horns at the VTM Arena as their unbeaten streaks are put to the test. Matebele have been impressive in the opening two games as they are yet to record a loss.
In their debut game, the Eagles played to a 1-1 draw against Security Systems before a 2-1 away win over Police XI at the Otse Stadium in the midweek. Three goals and two conceded is not a bad start for Nicholas Jacobs' boys but a tougher assignment comes tomorrow against one the best defences in the league.
The champions are yet to concede this season while their attacking firepower has yielded four goals in the two games played. Galaxy are placed second but level on points with the leaders, Township Rollers. Morena Ramoreboli has been flexing his muscles with rotated team selections. Galaxy missed at least five players in the 2-0 opening day over Holy Ghost and a home 2-0 win over Nico United in the midweek.
Team news
Matebele The team has no reported suspensions or injuries ahead of the weekend's tie as Jacobs takes on the champions with a fully-fledged squad. Forward, Thabo Maponda is in line for a starting position after he started the midweek game on the bench. Maponda was the only Eagle in the recent Zebras squad.
Galaxy
Unlike their weekend's opponents, Galaxy are facing an injury crisis with five players likely to miss the Matebele game. Omaatla Kebatho and Dynamo Fredricks will wait a while longer to make their league debut for the Galaxy Stars as both are nursing knee injuries. Midfielder, Nqobizitha Masuku is also out with a knee injury. The team's captain, Thabo Leinanyane and forward Gaamangwe Sethibe will have to pass a late fitness test.
Previous encounters This will be the first ever league meeting between the two teams.
What you need to know
Venue: VTM Arena Ticket Prices: P30 Venue capacity: 1,500 Projected weather conditions: Sunny with temperatures at a maximum of 36 degrees Celsius. Zero percent chance of rain. Humidity is expected at 23% and wind to blow at 19km/h. Gates open: 12noon Kick-off: 4pm
Rest of the weekend's fixtures On Saturday afternoon, Police XI will welcome the winless TAFIC at the Lobatse Sports Complex. In Itekeng, it is a clash between Zimbabwean coaches as Taurayi Mangwiro's Orapa United take on the Mandla Mpofu-coached Sua Flamingoes. VTM FC are away at the National Stadium to face Gaborone United while Rollers will look to maintain the top spot against Holy Ghost at the Royal Aria Stadium. On Sunday afternoon, BDF XI will visit Eleven Angels at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Morupule Wanderers and Nico United clash at the Palapye Stadium while Masitaoka take on Systems at the Dinaledi Academy Stadium. The afternoon games will kick-off at 4pm while the evening matches start at 6pm.
