With that in mind, the onus will be on Wairarapa United to ensure their defensive structure is right from the word go.
Against Miramar Rangers last weekend, they came from a goal down to win 3-1 but a similar scenario here may have different consequences. Give PNM the chance to unleash the shackles in the opening stanzas and it could be a long day at the office.
However, PNM's defence has not been their strength, with five or more goals conceded on three occasions and if Wairarapa United can provide Paul Ifill, Seule Soromon and Sam Mason-Smith with a steady share of quality ball they have the attacking flair and nous to take full toll of their opposition's deficiencies.
If Wairarapa United draw first blood, it would be no surprise to see the final scoreline resemble pretty much what it did at the end of their first round encounter. Kick-off time is 5.30pm.
Douglas Villa will be desperate to secure maximum points in their Capital division two match with Upper Hutt City at the Park Sportground. A win would go a long way towards building hope that Villa won't be any danger of relegation at the business end of the season.
In Capital three, joint leaders Wairarapa United should beat Petone fourths at Petone Memorial while, in Capital four, Property Law Services Masterton will be expected to have the better of Tawa at Hullena Park.