Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien Predictions - Downs to Continue Top Home Form

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Sundowns are predicted to win 2-0 against Stade Malien.
Sundowns boast a strong home record with 17 wins in 23 matches with no defeats.
Stade Malien are struggling with 3 losses in their last 5 matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Stade Malien on Friday night (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien Predictions

Sundowns are tipped for a first leg win. I see them winning 2-0 and putting one foot in the semi-finals.

Key Stats – Home Fortress vs Struggling Mali Giants

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 17 of their last 23 matches (6 draws, 0 defeats).
Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Stade Malien have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Stade Malien are winless in 8 of their last 10 away matches.

Head to Head – First Meeting

This two-legged tie is the first ever meeting between these clubs.

Sundowns Form – Four Wins in a Row

Sundowns sit second in the PSL table on goal difference. They’ve won 23 of their last 24 home league fixtures and their last four league games in a row.

A key 2-1 PSL win at Orlando Pirates was followed by a 2-0 loss away at TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup. They won 1-0 at AmaZulu with 29 shots produced before a 3-1 home win over Sekhukhune United.

Two more league wins followed. They beat Golden Arrows 2-1 with ten men before winning 2-0 at Orbit College on Tuesday night.

Stade Malien Form – Three Defeats in the Last Five

Stade Malien finished top of Group D after three wins and two draws in six matches. They qualified after five matches.

A 1-0 loss away to Simba in Tanzania came on matchday six in a dead rubber. Since then, it’s just one win in four matches in the Mali Premiere Division.

A 1-0 win at USFAS Bamako was followed by a 0-0 home draw vs Bakaridjan. They lost 1-0 at home to Real Bamako and 4-0 at third-placed Binga last time out.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1): Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Ndamane, Modiba; Adams, Mokoena; Sales, Santos, Matthews; Rayners.

Coach Miguel Cardoso rested several key players in midweek. Mothobi Mvala is the only injured player in the squad right now.

Jayden Adams will return to the XI in midfield after a domestic ban. Iqraam Rayners is set to lead the line after four goals in his last three matches.

Stade Malien (4-3-3): N. Traore; Bode, Diarra, Simpara, Awine; Mandjan, M. Traore, Bello; Diallo, Nkeng, Coulibaly.

Coach Mamaotou Kane is set to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Daouda Coulibaly netted the winner vs Esperance in February and is a key man on the left wing.

Speedy forward Taddeus Nkeng has five goals in the CAF Champions League this season. He will be a major threat to the ageing Sundowns defence.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns v Stade Malien

I see Sundowns winning this match 2-0.

Sundowns Win (-1 goal)

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