Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: Sundowns will not bottle things

Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the second leg of the MTN 8 Cup semifinal encounter between Stellenbosch and Mamelodi Sundowns. Stellenbosch won the first leg of this game. Can Mamelodi Sundowns turn things around in this one?

Stellenbosch will hope they can hold on in the second leg of this game after securing a road win in the first leg. In that game, Stellenbosch's lone goal came from the spot in the 62nd minute, which Fawaaz Basadien did well to convert. In the meantime, Stellenbosch head into this game on a good record, as they have won each of their last four matches. Stellenbosch defeated TS Galaxy in that run and Nsingizini Hotspurs in back-to-back encounters. 

Mamelodi Sundowns had 70 per cent possession in the first leg of this meeting and ended up losing. In that encounter, Mamelodi Sundowns created 12 attempts on goal, but only four hit the target while they still failed to convert any. In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw Mamelodi Sundowns go four games without a defeat. In that run, Mamelodi Sundowns drew Cardiff and defeated Al Arabi, Al Hilal, and Polokwane.

I expect Mamelodi Sundowns to be the better team in this fixture and win. Stellenbosch were strong in the first leg and showed a number of defensive solidity also. However, I expect Mamelodi Sundowns to show character in this game and dominate, winning with a good margin to see them to the final.