Mamelodi Sundowns vs TP Mazembe prediction and betting tips on March 2, 2024
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One of the matches of the 6th round of the CAF Champions League will be played on Saturday in Pretoria, where local side Mamelodi Sundowns will host Congolese team TP Mazembe at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Here's the forecast for this match from Dailysports experts.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Rulani Mokwena's team approaches the match against Mazembe after a home victory in the South African Premier League over AmaZulu with a score of 3-0. In the first half, the visitors held on, but after the break, they conceded three unanswered goals. This win strengthened Sundowns' leading position in the league. Currently, Rulani Mokwena's men top the league table, leading the closest competitor, Cape Town City, by 11 points. In the CAF Champions League, Sundowns have already secured their passage from the group stage, accumulating 10 points from five matches. Now, in the face-off against Mazembe, it will be decided who will top the group.
TP Mazembe
Mazembe leads the group after five rounds. After losing the first match of the tournament away to Pyramids, Pamphile Kazembe's team won three matches and drew one in the subsequent four rounds. In the Congolese Ligue 1, the "Ravens" defeated AS Vita Club 6-1 in the last round. This victory marked the fourth consecutive win for Pamphile Kazembe's side in the Ligue 1. Currently, Mazembe occupies the second position in the league table, accumulating 40 points from 16 matches. This is six points behind the leader, Saint Eloi Lupopo, but Mazembe has a game in hand.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first leg, Mamelodi Sundowns lost the away match narrowly with a score of 0-1.
- Prior to this, Sundowns had won three consecutive matches against this opponent.
- Three out of the last five matches ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs TP Mazembe Prediction
Perhaps Mamelodi Sundowns have good chances to top the group. To achieve this, they need to defeat their opponent at home. Bookmakers give preference to the hosts, and it's wise to agree with them. Our bet is on "Mamelodi Sundowns to Win" with odds of 1.73.
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