Mamelodi Sundowns vs MC Alger Predictions - Score Draw to Send Sundowns Packing

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 12 Feb 2026

John Eastwood 12 Feb 2026

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Sundowns must win to secure CAF Knockout spot.
MC Alger needs a draw to progress with Rhulani Mokwena at the helm.
Expect a strategic 1-1 draw - a tactical battle awaits.

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Rhulani Mokwena returns to South Africa as he looks to upset his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs MC Alger Predictions

Sundowns need a win whilst MC Alger can progress with a draw. I see Rhulani Mokwena coming back to haunt his former club in a score draw.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs MC Alger Predictions
Key Stats – Tight Game Awaits
Head to Head – One Previous Meeting
Three Wins in Eight – Sundowns Must Win to Reach CAF Knockouts
Flying High in the League – MC Alger Need a Point to Progress in CAF
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Tight Game Awaits

Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 4 of their last 8 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have seen BTTS Yes in their last 3 matches.
MC Alger have drawn 2 of their last 3 away matches.
MC Alger have seen Under 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches.

Head to Head – One Previous Meeting

These clubs have met once before. They played out a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture in November.

Three Wins in Eight – Sundowns Must Win to Reach CAF Knockouts

Sundowns have won just three of their last eight matches in all competitions. Only a win from this match will see them qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Champions League.

A 2-0 win vs Orbit College was followed by a 2-2 home draw vs Al-Hilal. They won 2-0 at Sekhukhune United before a surprise 2-1 defeat away to Al Hilal Omdurman in Rwanda.

They won 2-1 at home vs Gomora United in the Nedbank Cup. Their last match saw a 1-1 draw away to St Eloi Lupopo as they came from a goal down to rescue a point in Congo.

Flying High in the League – MC Alger Need a Point to Progress in CAF

MC Alger sit seven points clear at the top of Algerian Ligue 1 with three games in hand. Rhulani Mokwena’s side sits second in Group C and will progress with a point from this match.

Their last five matches have been in cup competitions. A 1-0 home win over Ben Aknoun in the Algeria Cup was followed by a 1-0 defeat to St Eloi Lupopo in Congo.

A 2-0 home win over St Eloi Lupopo followed. Their last match saw a crucial 2-1 home win Al Hilal Omdurman.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-2-2): Williams; Mudua, Kekana, Ndamane, Modiba; Mokoena, Allende; Sales, Reisinho; Leon, Matthews.

Coach Miguel Cardoso is without Nuno Santos in midfield due to suspension. Miguel Reisinho is likely to take his place.

Iqraam Rayners could again be used as a substitute due to his heart issues. Right back Zuko Mdunyelwa is out injured.

MC Alger (4-3-3): Guendouz; Gassi, Menezla, Abdellaoui, Khelif; Benhaoua, Benkhemassa, Ferhat; Boukholda, Anatouf, Zougrana.

Coach Rhulani Mokwena has a clean bill of health and no suspensions.

The former Sundowns coach will be motivated to knock out his former club.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns v MC Alger

I'm backing a draw in this match. A 1-1 correct score bet looks like great value.

Draw

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.