David Flower
Dailysports's expert
TS Galaxy
Mamelodi Sundowns
One of the rescheduled matches of the 2nd round of the South African Premier League will take place on Tuesday in Mbombela, where TS Galaxy will host Mamelodi Sundowns. Here's a betting suggestion focusing on the number of goals in this match with strong chances for success.
Match Preview
TS Galaxy had a poor start to the season but managed to secure their first Premier League win by late autumn. That victory came in an away match against Sekhukhune, allowing them to climb out of the relegation zone. Moreover, this success marked the beginning of an impressive unbeaten streak, now stretching to 12 matches across all competitions.
Their latest success came last weekend when they hosted Chippa United. TS Galaxy scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, although the visitors had the better xG statistics (0.95 vs. 1.67). Currently, TS Galaxy sits in 7th place in the league standings with 22 points.
Mamelodi Sundowns are having an exceptional season both in the South African league and the Champions League. In the continental competition, they’ve already secured a playoff spot, finishing the group stage in second place behind FAR Rabat.
Domestically, Mamelodi comfortably leads the league, holding a nine-point advantage over their closest rival, Orlando Pirates, who have a game in hand. In their latest match, the “Brazilians” hosted and convincingly defeated the Pirates 4:1. Mamelodi has only lost once in 15 league matches, winning 14 of them.
Probable Lineups
- TS Galaxy: Tare, Munyai, Kabini, Dithejane, Letsoalo, Hiba, Mvelase, Mahlangu, Seema, Sebelebele, Sibanoni
- Mamelodi Sundowns: February, Lebusa, Mokoena, Kekana, Mashego, Bravo, Modiba, Mudau, Ribeiro, Matthews, Shalulile
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Mamelodi defeated TS Galaxy 3:0 at home but settled for a 1:1 draw away.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet won in three of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet won in three of the last five meetings.
Prediction
Both teams are in good form, but bookmakers heavily favor Mamelodi, whose win is priced at 1.70. We believe Mamelodi will secure the victory, and the match will end with a low goal count. Our recommended bet is "Total Under 2.0" at odds of 1.81.
