Mamelodi Sundowns – MC Alger: who will secure a ticket to the playoffs?
Matchday six of the CAF Champions League brings us a decisive showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger. The game will take place on Saturday, February 14, kicking off at 14:00 CET, and I have a betting tip for this clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns – MC Alger: match facts and head-to-head
- Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered just one defeat in their last 13 matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have scored in seven consecutive games.
- MC Alger have won their previous two matches.
- MC Alger have lost only one of their last ten matches.
- MC Alger are winless in their last five away fixtures.
- Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in seven straight home games.
- MC Alger have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their matches this season, while Mamelodi Sundowns have done so in 35%.
- In 35% of their matches this season, Mamelodi Sundowns have scored in both halves.
- MC Alger and Mamelodi Sundowns played out a draw in their previous meeting.
Mamelodi Sundowns – MC Alger: match preview
Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger will face off in matchday six of the CAF Champions League group stage. They sit side by side in the standings, and the winner of this encounter will guarantee a place in the playoffs.
Mamelodi Sundowns have collected six points from five rounds and currently occupy third place in the group. They trail the second-placed side by just one point, so victory over MC Alger is essential, as the Algerian outfit sits second. The representatives of Algeria have amassed seven points. A draw might be enough for them, but a win would be the safer option.
It is worth noting that the table is extremely tight. Only three points separate the first and fourth teams. Therefore, both Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger would be better off claiming all three points if they want to book their place in the playoffs without complications.
Probable line-ups
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Mudau, Kekana, Ndamane, Modiba, Nuno Santos, Morena, Adams, Mokoena, Shalulile, Arthur Sales
- MC Alger: Moussaoui, Abdellaoui, Halaïmia, Ghezala, Khelif, Benkhemassa, Tabti, Draoui, Bouras, Naidji, Bangoura
Prediction
Both teams need a victory if they are to reach the playoffs. My recommendation is to back the hosts to win this encounter.
