The visitors can once again confirm their attacking superiority: Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction
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The South African Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns will take place on 6 September. The hosts have collected six points from four matches, while the visitors sit second with 13 points after five rounds.
Golden Arrows: few goals, but a fairly reliable defence
Golden Arrows have won only one of their four league matches, although they are still unbeaten in the competition. The team have scored just one goal in four rounds, which remains their main weakness.
Their latest league match ended in a 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch, while before that they recorded two consecutive 0-0 draws. In their last six matches in all competitions, Golden Arrows have conceded an average of just 0.5 goals per game.
Mamelodi Sundowns: attack operating almost flawlessly
Mamelodi Sundowns have collected 13 points from a possible 15 and scored 13 goals in five league matches. They have found the net in every round and scored at least twice in four of those five fixtures.
In their last two league matches, Sundowns thrashed AmaZulu 5-2 and beat Milford 2-0. That level of scoring makes the visitors clear favourites in terms of attacking potential.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Golden Arrows have scored only one goal in four league matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 13 goals in their opening five league matches.
- The most recent meeting ended in a 3-2 victory for Sundowns.
The visitors should score at least twice: Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction
Golden Arrows are capable of staying compact defensively for long periods, but their own attack is producing far too little. Against opponents averaging 2.6 goals per league match, that may not be enough.
Sundowns consistently create and convert chances, while four matches with at least two goals at the start of the season confirm their strong attacking tempo. Therefore, a convincing away victory looks like the most logical selection.
