Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Sekhukhune preview, H2H and probable lineups - March 28, 2025
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In the South African Cup quarterfinals, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Sekhukhune. The match will take place on Friday, March 28, and will kick off at 18:00 CET. We offer a prediction on the individual total of one of the teams.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Sekhukhune: Match facts and head-to-head
- This season, Mamelodi Sundowns have not lost at home.
- The team has secured seven consecutive home victories.
- Sekhukhune has lost three of their last five matches.
- In away games, Sekhukhune has only lost once in their last five outings.
- 45% of Mamelodi's matches this season were won "to nil," while Sekhukhune's rate is 38%.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have consistently scored at least one goal in their last eight matches.
- Sekhukhune has managed to score in 11 consecutive matches.
- Throughout their history, the teams have met eight times – Sekhukhune has not won any of those encounters.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Sekhukhune: Match preview
Mamelodi began their journey in the South African Cup from the round of 32 and confidently advanced past their opponents. In the first round, the team crushed Sibanye 5-2, then defeated Mfeni 2-0, and now they have reached the quarterfinals. Mamelodi hasn't won this trophy since the 2021/22 season – in the following two editions, the team reached the quarterfinals and finals but failed to claim the title. In the South African Premier League, Sundowns are showing consistent results: despite a recent loss, the club continues to lead the championship by 15 points.
Sekhukhune also started in the South African Cup from the round of 32, where they faced a tough opponent, Cape Town City. Nevertheless, the team managed to progress, winning 2-0. In the round of 16, Sekhukhune secured another hard-fought victory (2-1), which already marks progress compared to last season – back then, the team exited the tournament at the round of 16 stage. In the South African Premier League, Sekhukhune is fighting for a top-3 finish: the club currently has 34 points, just one point shy of third place.
Probable lineups
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Suarez, Modiba, Mudau, Kekana, Mokwena, Adams, Allende, Lucas Ribeiro, Reyners, Shalulile.
- Sekhukhune: Sangare, Cardoso, Mohamme, Letlapa, Makhale, Mntambo, Mhize, Monare, Mogaila, Mnqube, Ohizu.
Prediction
Mamelodi is in excellent form and is considered one of the main contenders for the South African Cup. At home, the team should confidently handle Sekhukhune. Prediction – Sundowns' individual total over 2 with odds of 1.8.
