SuperSport United vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 5, 2025
One of the matches of the 16th round of the South African Championship will be played in Pretoria, where SuperSport United will host Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium. We suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match Preview
SuperSport United finished seventh in last season's Premier League, despite being in the title race during the winter. In the current South African Premier League season, the team has played 15 matches and is currently in 11th place in the standings with 16 points.
It is worth noting that the team has had a poor January run, significantly worsening its position. In the last round, SuperSport United played an away match against AmaZulu and lost 1-2. This defeat was their third in a row, and they have now gone four matches without a win.
On the other hand, Mamelodi Sundowns is having a fantastic season, both domestically and in the Champions League. They have secured a playoff spot in the latter, finishing second behind FAR Rabat. In the domestic league, Mamelodi sits atop the table, leading Orlando Pirates by six points, though the rival has played one match less.
In the last round, the "Brazilians" hosted Golden Arrows and secured a dominant 4-0 victory. In 13 rounds, Mamelodi has lost only once, collecting 12 points along the way. In six away matches, they have registered five wins and one loss.
Probable line-ups
- SuperSport United: Goss, Mobbie, Hlatshwayo, Sanoka, Rappo, Poggenpoel, Dzvukamanja, Margeman, Voya, Pule, Grobler
- Mamelodi Sundowns: February, Lebusa, Mokoena, Kekana, Mashego, Bravo, Modiba, Mudau, Ribeiro, Matthews, Shalulile
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated SuperSport United 2-0.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in only two of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in just one of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Mamelodi clearly looks stronger at the moment, and bookmakers logically favor the visitors with odds not exceeding 1.71. We believe that "Mamelodi Sundowns to Win" is a solid bet here.
