The two teams will face each other at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, for their second clash in seven days following last week's comeback 2-1 victory for Orlando Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs will have a chance to lift their first trophy since the 2014/15 season and a chance to redeem themselves following a underwhelming season in the Betway Premiership.

Amakhosi are expected to field a different starting line-up this time, with midfielder Thabo Cele and defender Inacio Miguel expected to be fully fit for the clash.

Young striker Wandile Duba, 20, who is Chiefs top goal scorer this season, also returns after serving his suspension for accumulating four yellow cards.

His return may allow for Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi to move Congolese forward Makabi Lilepo back to his familiar position on the wing, where he will be able to take on Orlando Pirates wing-backs with his pace and trickery.

"Cross is suspended for this game, but Duba is coming back from his suspension," said Nabi.

"This week we are going to have to try, but we are optimistic about Thabo Cele and Miguel. Other than that, the players on long-term injuries are still sidelined, like Given (Msimango), Reeve (Frosler), and Rushwin Dortley will not be available."

Meanwhile, AmaBhakaniya have managed to win consecutive matches following their CAF Champions League exit and loss against Sekhukhune United and will be confident heading into their third consecutive Nedbank Cup final.

Bucs Assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi emphasized that they will not be thinking about recent results against their Soweto rivals, with Pirates winning the last five derbies.

"We will give it our best shot but there is no history that will rely on to try on winning this match," said Ncikazi at a pre match conference.

"Coming into this game, we were playing yesterday (Wednesday), and Chiefs had a whole week of preparation. We don't want to fall into the fallacy of thinking we are favorites. We are not, but Kaizer Chiefs are," he added.

Bucs will also be boosted by the return to fitness of key playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi, who missed last week's derby but returned to score the opener in the 2-1 victory against Golden Arrows on Wednesday.

The last time the two giants met in a cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium saw Amakhosi winning the 2014/15 MTN 8 title via a Tefu Mashamaite header.

A win for the Buccaneers will give them an unprecedented third consecutive Nedbank Cup title and will serve as a perfect send-off for coach Jose Riviero, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season.

Kick off is at 15h30.

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