With Mamelodi Sundowns having already wrapped up the Dstv Premiership title, one would expect them to a bit easy on their opponents.
But easy is a word that does not exist in coach Rulani Mokwena's vocabulary.
The Sundowns tactician played his strongest line up in their 0-0 draw against Cape Town City on Tuesday.
Swallows should expect more of the same when the two sides clash on Sunday 09 April at Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto.
While Swallows are looking to climb away from the relegation zone, where they are living dangerously, just four points above the automatic relegation spot, Downs are on a mission of their own, chasing records and keeping the winning momentum going.
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The Birds should be bouyed on by their win against AmaZulu in their last league match, a game where they had to dig deep to walk away with the all-important three points.
They had to make do with just 38% of the ball against Usuthu, but it was enough for them as they managed to grind out a 1-0 win.
But when it comes to playing against Downs, motivation alone will not be enough for The Birds, and their numbers don't do them any favours either.
Swallows average 0.83 goals scored per match in the league, with a poor 1.21 conceded.
Their inability to shut the back door, create valuable scoring opportunities and convert them, puts them in a huge disadvantage against a ruthless team like Sundowns.
But the Brazilians themselves were not that convincing on Tuesday against City, despite having 68% of the ball, they only managed three shots on target, failing to score against a City that finished the game with 10 man.
Maybe the motivation in league matches is not there anymore, with their focus being more on the Caf Champions League, perhaps, that can give Swallows a slight opportunity to cause an upset.
Besides that, Sundowns are just a sky too far for the birds to fly even close to.
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