Stadium: DHL Stadium
Time: 24.12.2023, 04:30 PM
Cape Town City will face off against Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday at the DHL Stadium. The Citizens head here as one of the most in-form sides in the division despite their recent setback, while the Brazilians are undefiled since the start of this campaign.
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Last five games: WWWWL
It’s that time of the season when Cape Town City always performs at the highest possible level. The Citizens come into this encounter with a defeat, ending their six consecutive wins in the league. For the first time in six games, Cape Town City failed to score as they were beaten by the resurgent Stellenbosch away from home.
After their recent defeat, Cape Town City dropped to the fourth spot on the log. They have picked up twenty-five points from a combined forty-two, scoring sixteen and conceding eleven. Cape Town City have won four and lost once at home this season, scoring eight while conceding three.
Mamelodi Sundowns (1st)
Last five games: WWWWW
The Brazilians' dominance in the division continues with a classic performance against Cape Town Spurs a few days ago. Mamelodi Sundowns didn’t stop there, as they won on the road against the second-best Egyptian side, Pyramids FC, in the CAF Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defence in the league, although they have played fewer games. Mamelodi Sundowns have made all the grounds a refuge this season with seven wins in seven games on the road.
Expert Betting Tips
Over their previous eighteen meetings, Cape Town City have won seven while Mamelodi Sundowns have won seven and four games ending in a tie. Cape Town City are at that time where they always rack up points but head here with a defeat on the road. The Citizens play one of the best football in the league; however, they face off against arguably the best team in Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns will be keen to wrap up the league on time so they can focus on the continental tournament.
The Citizens will be without their best player this season, Eric Mayo who was shown a red card against Stellenbosch. We expect the Brazilians to cruise past their opponent for 1.78.
We expect Mamelodi Sundowns to win before the break for 2.44.
This game will produce less than two goals for because Mamelodi Sundowns hardly concede.
Good luck!