MC Alger vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 28, 2025
One of the CAF Champions League group stage showdowns will take place on Friday at the Ali La Pointe Stadium in Douera, where local side MC Alger will host Mamelodi Sundowns. We’re backing a bet on goals in this clash, with solid chances for success.
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Match preview
The Algerians kicked off the group stage with a loss to Al Hilal, but the team still looked organized and competitive. In the domestic league, MC Alger are keeping up a solid pace, notching three consecutive narrow wins while keeping clean sheets. Their primary focus is on a disciplined defense and compact play in midfield, with Zinedine Ferhat’s creativity remaining the key to their attacking build-up.
Home matches are the team’s main weapon, especially with passionate local support and the unique conditions of their ground. Miguel Cardoso’s men rarely lose focus on home turf, often neutralizing even strong opponents with their discipline and smart positional play. However, goals have been in short supply — just four in their last five outings.
The South African side arrive in Algiers as group favorites after a dazzling win over Saint-Eloi Lupopo. Sundowns are renowned for their ball control and pinpoint passing — nearly 1,800 passes in their last five games with a 90% completion rate speaks volumes. The team methodically wears down opponents, dictating the tempo from midfield and imposing their preferred rhythm.
Still, in tough away fixtures like this, taking chances is crucial, and the visitors have sometimes struggled to capitalize. Their frontline is dangerous, but without space, they may find it tough to break through in the final third. Keep an eye on Nuno Santos, who’s in fine form, but a lone striker might not be enough against the Algerian defense.
Probable lineups
- MC Alger: Gendouz, Abdellaoui, Halaimia, Bougherra, Heliff, Zounon, Benhawa, Naidji, Ferhat, Bayazid, Messoussa
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Mudau, Cupido, Kekana, Modiba, Mokoena, Allende, Mkhulise, Santos, Shalulile, Sales
Match facts and head-to-head
- Sundowns have taken 46 shots in their last five matches, while MC Alger have 40 in the same span.
- Both teams favor a 4-2-3-1 formation, which could result in a tactical standoff in midfield.
- MC Alger have won their last three league matches by the same 1-0 scoreline.
Prediction
Given the hosts’ disciplined defense and the visitors’ cautious approach, this encounter is likely to finish as a low-scoring draw. MC Alger will look to dictate the tempo, capitalize on set pieces, and stifle the Sundowns’ attack. The South Africans, for their part, will dominate possession, but breaking down the Algerian wall is far from guaranteed.
