Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids Predictions - Brazilians to take first leg advantage

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 23 May 2025

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John Eastwood 23 May 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns boast a winning streak of 6 matches to zero.
The Pyramids have faced challenges, losing 4 out of their last 10 matches.
Sundowns have historically performed well against Pyramids, backed for win to zero.

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Sundowns to win to zero at home in the first leg Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids Predictions

I’m tipping the hosts to take a first-leg lead. Sundowns are backed for a win to zero in Tshwane.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids Predictions
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Pyramids Form & Team News
Pyramids Predicted Lineup

Mamelodi Sundowns have won their last 6 matches to zero.
Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 10 clean sheets in their last 12 matches.
Pyramids have lost 4 of their last 10 matches.
Pyramids have failed to score in their 2 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Head to Head

These clubs have met on two previous occasions.

The first meeting ended 0-0 before Sundowns beat Pyramids 1-0 away when they last met in December 2023.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns are chasing their second CAF Champions League crown. They won their last match to secure an eighth straight league title.

A 1-1 draw in Egypt at Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League semi-finals saw them progress on away goals. They have since won six league matches to zero.

A 3-0 home win over Richards Bay was followed by a 2-0 win at Cape Town City and 3-0 home win over Chippa United. They won 3-0 vs Stellenbosch, 3-0 at Chippa United and 2-0 at home vs Magesi.

Coach Miguel Cardoso has a fully fit squad for this match. Grant Kekana is set to return in defence after being rested for the last match.

The coach must decide between a 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 setup. Arthur Sales and Jayden Adams appear to be competing for one spot in the XI.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Lebusa, Modiba; Mokoena, Allende; Ribeiro, Sales, Matthews; Rayners.

Pyramids Form & Team News

Pyramids have had a slight dip in form of late with four losses in ten matches. They beat Orlando Pirates 3-2 in the semi-final second leg to reach this final.

Their last five matches have been in the Egyptian Premier League. A 2-1 win at Haras El Hodood was followed by two defeats: 3-2 at Pharco and 4-2 at National Bank of Egypt.

In the last two weeks, they’ve returned to their best level with successive wins. They won 1-0 at Zamalek and 2-0 at Petrojet ahead of this CAF showpiece.

Coach Krunoslav Jurčić will lean heavily on star winger Ibrahim Adel. The 24-year-old has 15 goals and 12 assists to his name this term.

Key striker Fiston Mayele has eight goals in the CAF Champions League this season. He scored a brace in the 3-2 win over Orlando Pirates.