Usuthu are without a win having lost both their opening matches without registering a goal.
They began their campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Bidvest Wits‚ before going down to Polokwane City in their last outing a week ago.
Pirates on the other side will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after suffering three losses in a row.
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