After dropping crucial league points to Pretoria Callies at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg last Saturday, Black Leopards are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for Sunday's clash against JDR Stars at Thohoyandou Stadium.
A look at the head-to-head record suggests that Leopards face a tough challenge. Lidoda Duvha have won only one of their last seven matches against JDR Stars over the past four seasons. Stars have won four, with two matches ending in draws.
A victory on Sunday would boost Leopards' promotion hopes. They are currently 10th on the log with 26 points from 19 matches. JDR Stars, meanwhile, are among the top three teams in the standings. With 11 games left before the end of the season, Leopards coach Zeca Marques remains confident that his team will finish among the top three.
In other fixtures, Venda Football Club travel to face Orbit College at Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg. League leaders Durban City visit Hungry Lions at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium in Upington.
Relegation-threatened Cape Town Spurs will host Highbury FC at Cape Town Stadium on Friday evening, while Casric Stars take on Upington City at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga. Baroka FC will battle for vital points against Leruma United at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg.