Mamelodi Sundowns vs Raja Casablanca Prediction: Neither team is living up to expectations

Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Raja Casablanca at Loftus Versfeld in round three of the CAF Champions League. The two teams have failed to win the first two games of this year’s competition. Which side picks their first win?

Mamelodi Sundowns played FAR Rabat the previous weekend in this competition and settled for a draw. In a game that ended 1-1, Iqraam Rayners took the lead in the 66th minute, but Mohamed Hrimat's strike in the 74th minute denied them maximum points. However, Mamelodi Sundowns also opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Maniema, which sees them sit third in the standings. Heading into this game, Mamelodi Sundowns have had two wins, two defeats, and one draw in their last five games. 

Raja Casablanca played Maniema the last time out in this competition, and they settled for a draw. In a game that ended 1-1, Younes Najjari put Raja Casablanca in the lead in the early minutes of the first half. However, a 79th-minute Joseph Bakasu strike denied them maximum points. In the meantime, Raja Casablanca have only one win in their last matches, a 1-3 league win over Hassania Agadir. However, this team drew three others while losing to FAR Rabat. 

This will be a very close game, and I do not see either side having things easy. While this is an open game, I believe both sides will concede, especially with Mamelodi Sundowns struggling even at home. While Mamelodi Sundowns are at home, I expect them to take maximum points, but a bet on both teams scoring is the best option.