Highlands Park target Arrows scalp

Highlands Park will welcome Lamontville Golden Arrows in an Absa Premiership match at the Makhulong Stadium on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 3:30 pm CAT.

The Lions of the North extended their winless run to six matches in the league when they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to SuperSport United away in their last game.

As a result, they are currently placed eighth on the league standings - three points behind fourth-placed Bidvest Wits.

Owen Da Gama, the Highlands Park coach, is concerned by their scoring problem ahead of their clash with Arrows.

"It is disappointing when we miss our chances. it happens game in and game out," Da Gama said.

"We really have to see how we can improve. We will keep on working and we know that we will turn the corner and get it right."

Meanwhile, Arrows are winless in their last two league matches after recording their second successive defeat by losing 1-0 to Wits at home in their last match.

Abafana Bes'thende find themselves on the fifth spot on the league standings - level on points with fourth-placed Wits.

Steve Komphela, the Arrows coach, is worried by the fact his side dominates matches, but they end up losing them.

"We kept pushing till the last minute of the match (against Wits), but we just could not equalize," Komphela said.

"The second match we lost under circumstances unexplainable where we dominated completely and created clear chances and ended on the losing side."

Highlands Park: PLAYERS TO WATCH

Lindokuhle Mbatha: The veteran winger remains one of the most influential players in the team. Mbatha will be hoping to use his experience to help his side overcome Arrows.

Peter Shalulile: The Namibian hitman is one of the league's top scorers with eight goals. Shalulile will be looking to add to his tally and help the Lions of the North record a home win.

Golden Arrows: PLAYERS TO WATCH

Trevor Mathiane: The Arrows captain has been one of the team's top performers this season. Mathiane will be eager to play a key role in helping Abafana Bes'thende win in Tembisa.

Knox Mutizwa: The prolific marksman is the joint top scorer in the league with eight goals. Mutizwa has the ability to inspire his side to a victory against Highlands Park.