Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: A crucial match for the hosts against an invincible opponent

After losing their eighteen games undefeated run against a relegation-threatened Moroka Swallows team, Stellenbosch have a stern test when they face off against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. The Brazilians have decided to hold on to their invincible record even after securing the PSL title. 

Last five games: WWWDL

The Stellies head here with another disappointing performance, this time against a relegation-threatened Moroka Swallows on the road. Stellenbosch conceded more than a goal without a response for the first time since October 2023 against the same Moroka Swallows. 

The defeat ended their eighteen games unbeaten run in the league. The Stellies retained their place on the log after picking up ten points from a combined fifteen. Stellenbosch are enjoying themselves in the division after a poor start to the season, as they have won eleven of their last eighteen games. Stellenbosch have won seven, drawn four, and lost three at home this season. 

Last five games: WWDWW

The Brazilians are not ready to let go of their invincible record, having won the league already. They secured the maximum points against Royal AM on the road, scoring twice. Mamelodi Sundowns have nothing to play for again this season until they face off against Orlando Pirates next month in the final of the Nedbank Cup final. The Brazilians are among the best teams in the continent, winning twenty-one and sharing the spoils in the league this season. Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defence in the league and have won ten of their last twelve matches away from home. 

Over their previous fifteen meetings, Stellenbosch have won twice while Mamelodi Sundowns have picked up eleven victories and two games ending in a share of the spoils. Stellenbosch head here without a win over their last three games in all competitions. They have lost their mojo and are now struggling to win games. They were not in this shape the last time they faced off against Mamelodi Sundowns in the semifinals of the Nedbank Cup. On the other hand, the Brazilians have been on their toes in recent weeks, grinding out results despite the difficulty. They have nothing to play for again this season, while the hosts have everything to play for here. 

As against the ground where they played in the Nedbank Cup a few days ago, Stellenbosch have chosen the Athlone Stadium for this encounter, which will allow them to execute their game plan. The Stellies are used to having runners behind their opposition, and we think they’ll give it their all here. 

We are aware of the threat Stellenbosch pose upfront; however, Mamelodi Sundowns are cut out for top games like this, and we anticipate an end-to-end game here with goals from both teams for 1.97.

We think this encounter will produce more than two goals for 2.27.

We also expect both teams to settle for a full-time draw of 3.25.

Good luck!