The Buccaneers slipped to second on the league table this week after Mamelodi Sundowns capitalized on Bucs draw against Siwelele to reclaim top spot.
Meanwhile, the Rockets lie in ninth position on the log, having failed to win any of their last six Betway Premiership encounters, a run that includes five consecutive defeats.
Both sides league aspirations have arguably been affected by losing key players Mbekezeli Mbokazi [Pirates] and Puso Dithejane to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire during the January transfer window.
"It can be tricky [playing cup and league matches], yes," said TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic to The Citizen.
"We could not take the cup games lightly, especially against Marumo Gallants and Sundowns, and also in the other matches. Those games take energy, not only physically but also mentally,"
AmaBhakaniya head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has stated that he wants his team to "fight until the end." in the Betway Premiership title race, urging his side to be more clinical in front of goal.
Kick-off for the clash is at 15h30.
The Betway Premiership enters a key weekend of action as established sides and ambitious underdogs clash across the country, with every result set to reshape the mid-table scramble and the desperate fight for survival at the bottom of the standings.
Kaizer Chiefs will look to make it back-to-back Betway Premiership wins with all three points at home to bottom-club Magesi on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns will head into a high-stakes CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg against Stade Malien knowing their 3-0 advantage may count for little in a hostile Bamako atmosphere on Sunday.
TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is confident his side can overcome an in-form Orlando Pirates in their Betway Premiership clash on Sunday.
