AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane targets all three points against "wounded" Sundowns

Usuthu are enjoying a strong campaign in fifth place on the league standings with 30 points from 17 games, just eight points behind leaders Orlando Pirates and five adrift of the Brazilians, but having played one game more.

Zwane's side have a poor record against Sundowns and went down 2-0 in their first-round fixture earlier on in the season.

They have lost the last five meetings with the Brazilians, while failing to score a single goal.

Heading into this game though, Zwane has talked up his side's chances, against a Sundowns side coming into this tie on the back of defeat to TS Galaxy in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

AmaZulu, meanwhile most recently beat Richards Bay to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

"We fancy our chances, we're playing at home but we know it's not gonna be an easy one because we're playing against a team that is wounded as well," Zwane said on IOL, who also admitting it won't be easy against a "wounded" Downs.

"We all saw they rested most of their players (in the Nedbank Cup) that played against Pirates in the last league match which shows you they're prioritising the league and the champions league.

"So, we are going to be playing a wounded team that will play their best available side. That warning is grounded in experience. Sundowns' rotation was strategic rather than careless, and history suggests they respond ruthlessly after setbacks," explained Zwane.