Mamelodi Sundowns vs Cape Town City Prediction: The hosts won’t trade their invincible record for anything

With the quest of becoming the only South African team without a defeat in the league all season, Mamelodi Sundowns can’t afford to drop points when they face off against Cape Town City at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. The Brazilians, who are in pole position to go the whole season without a defeat, have a tough task against a CAF Continental Cup-bound side tomorrow.

Last five games: DWWWD

The Brazilians have now gone fifty-three games without a defeat in the league, stretching from the previous season. Mamelodi Sundowns came from a goal down to secure a point against a solid TS Galaxy on the road. Peter Shalulile rescued a point for Masandawana after Puso Dithejane broke the deadlock for the Rockets in the 78th minute. Mamelodi Sundowns are more focused than any other side in the division, having won the league a few weeks ago. The hosts can become the only unbeatable team in the history of the South African league if they avoid defeat here.

The Brazilians are one of the best teams in the continent; unfortunately, they were knocked out of the CAF Championship by Tunisian top side Esperance ST on their ground. Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defence in the league and have won eleven of their previous fifteen games on the road. 

Last five games: DLWDW

The Citizens have now picked up seven points from their last three matches in the league as they hope to return to the continental competition. Cape Town City shattered Richard Bay's dreams of escaping the relegation zone playoff, defeating the visitors (3-1) on their ground. 

Cape Town City have a tough task to attain a top-four finish, and to play continental football; they must secure the maximum points as they are now two points behind the continental spot. Cape Town City have picked up forty-two points from a combined eighty-seven, scoring thirty-one and conceding twenty-six. Cape Town City have won five, lost four, and drawn five away from home this season, scoring fifteen while conceding fifteen. 

Mamelodi Sundowns have won seven, while Cape Town Cty have recorded seven victories and five games ending in a deadlock over their previous nineteen meetings. Mamelodi Sundowns will be keen to first secure their invincible record and win their last game of the season on their ground. At the same time, Cape Town City will fight for the maximum points to stand a chance of reaching the top four spot.

Both teams have their respective ambitions for this match, but with the home support and a knack for an unbeaten season, Mamelodi Sundowns are tipped to secure the maximum points here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.89.

We expect a more open game with goals at both ends for 2.02.

Mamelodi Sundowns might secure a halftime victory here for 1.97.

Good luck!