Esperance vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction and betting tips on April 20, 2024

Prediction on game Total under 2.5

Odds: 1.51

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In the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, Esperance will face Mamelodi Sundowns in Tunisia. The match predictions and betting odds for this encounter have been prepared by Dailysport analysts.

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Esperance

In the championship round of the Tunisian Ligue 1, only 4 rounds have been played so far, yet Esperance is currently dominating. Under Miguel Cardoso's leadership, the team sits atop with 13 points, boasting a comfortable 6-point lead over the second-placed team. However, in their recent match, Esperance suffered their first setback since the end of the regular season, drawing 1-1 away against Monastir. In the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, Esperance faced significant challenges against ASEC Mimosas from Ivory Coast. Both matches ended in a goalless draw, but Esperance emerged victorious in the penalty shootout.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi is the undisputed leader of the South African Premier League. In 21 matches, Sundowns have accumulated 53 points without a single defeat. However, over the weekend, Mamelodi surprisingly dropped points in a match against the modest Moroka (2-2). The Premier League leaders dominated from the start, leading 2-0, but conceded 2 goals in the closing stages. Like Esperance, Mamelodi had to go through a penalty shootout in the previous round. They faced Young Africans from Tanzania, and again, both matches ended in a goalless draw.

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

• Esperance and Mamelodi Sundowns have not faced each other since 2017.
• This will be the first time these teams meet in the CAF Champions League playoffs. Previously, they only encountered each other in the group stage.
• In 6 matches between them, Mamelodi has only managed 1 victory, while Esperance has won 2 games, with 3 draws.

Esperance vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction

In the 4 matches between these teams in the quarter-finals, no goals were scored. My bet is Under 2.5 goals.

Prediction on game Total under 2.5

Odds: 1.51

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

Bet now