Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 21 June 2025
On June 21, 2025, the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup Group F will see Mamelodi Sundowns face Borussia Dortmund. The match kicks off at 18:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the bet on the winner in this clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns have returned to the Club World Cup for the first time since 2016 and immediately kicked off the new tournament format with a confident, narrow victory over South Korea’s Ulsan – 1:0. The team controlled the game from the outset, scoring in the first half and calmly seeing out the win. Now, tougher opponents await Mamelodi – Germany’s Borussia Dortmund and Brazil’s Fluminense. The South African side will be battling them for a place in the knockout stages.
This season, Mamelodi put in a strong showing: they fought Egypt’s Pyramids for the CAF Champions League title, but fell short in the decisive matches — the first leg ended in a draw, while the second saw them lose away and miss out on the trophy.
In their domestic South African league, Mamelodi Sundowns clinched the championship ahead of schedule, finishing 12 points clear of Orlando Pirates and securing their seventh consecutive league title.
Now, the team faces much greater challenges on the international stage — a fantastic opportunity to test their strength and prove their high level.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund started the tournament in fairly calm fashion. In their opening match, they drew 0-0 with one of the group’s strongest sides – Brazil’s Fluminense. Despite attacking intent from both teams, the expected goals stats showed neither side truly deserved a goal. Now, Dortmund face two theoretically weaker opponents, matches in which they will be targeting victories to confidently progress from the group to the play-offs.
Dortmund are in great form, unbeaten since the Champions League quarterfinal, where they lost to Barcelona. In total, Borussia are unbeaten in eight straight matches – six wins and two draws. As a result, they finished fourth in the Bundesliga and secured a Champions League spot for next season, a solid achievement in a demanding campaign. Plus, they reached the Champions League quarterfinals, underlining their high level of play.
This will be the first-ever meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns, setting the stage for an intriguing and exciting contest for both sides.
Probable lineups
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Lunga, Coetzee, Kekana, Mudau, Allende Bravo, Mokoena, Zwane, Ribeiro, Arthur Sales, Reyners.
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Süle, Anton, Bensebaini, Ryerson, Sabitzer, Gross, Svensson, Brandt, Adeyemi, Guirassy.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have scored first in 8 of their last 9 games.
- Borussia Dortmund have won 6 of their last 7 games.
- This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
Prediction for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund
Although Borussia Dortmund failed to win their opening match, the team now needs to focus on victories if they are to advance from the group to the play-offs. The Germans are in top form, unbeaten in their last eight matches. Mamelodi, despite a strong start, are still a level below their opponents in terms of class. Expect a confident Borussia Dortmund victory in this encounter. My bet for this match is Borussia Dortmund to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.76.
