Sekhukhune United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: The Brazilians will struggle to win here

Welcome to another edition of the South Africa DSTV Premier League, where sixteen teams will fight tooth and nail to win it. Mamelodi Sundowns will always be the favourite to secure the trophy, having won it for the sixth consecutive season. Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will also be in contention for the title. Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off the 2022/2023 campaign with a matchup against Sekhukhune United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. Babina Noko will strive to upset the visitors; however, the Brazilians are expected to cart away the maximum points.

Babina Noko wrapped up last season in 7th after winning ten, sharing the spoils ten times and losing ten games. However, Sekhukhune United will be playing in the CAF Confederation Cup after getting to the final of the FA Cup last season. Sekhukhune United secured automatic qualification despite losing in the final, as the FA Champions Orlando Pirates already secured a place after finishing second in the Premier League.

Sekhukhune United will be led by former Amazulu coach, Brendon Truther. It’ll be interesting to see how to play against the champions, as it might either make or break their season.

After securing their 13th title in the league and being knocked out in the semifinals of the CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns will go again this season to challenge for all trophies available. The Brazilians have played three preseason games against teams in the Eredivisie league, winning all and conceding twice.

Mamelodi Sundowns scored fifty-three times last season and conceded thirteen times (the fewest in the league). The Brazilians are the clear favourite for the league, but I can’t say that for the CAF Champions League.

Mamelodi Sundowns have won three and drawn once over their last four meetings with Sekhukhune United. The Brazilians have picked up where they stopped last season, defeating Go Ahead Eagles, Nac Breda and Sparta Rotterdam in their preseason games. However, we don’t think they’ll find it easy against Sekhukhune United, who will definitely sit back and try to counter. We expect both sides to settle for a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.60.

Mamelodi Sundowns are match fit after playing three consecutive preseason matches; bet on an away win for 1.71.

We also expect BTTS No to surface here for 1.54.

Good luck!