Saint Eloi Lupopo vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Downs to draw in Congo on Plastic Pitch

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Saint Eloi Lupopo is unbeaten in 18 matches, with strong home performance.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 3 out of their last 7 games, struggling away.
The predicted outcome is a 0-0 draw due to both teams’ form.

Sundowns backed to take a point in Congo on Sunday (Getty Images).

Saint Eloi Lupopo vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions

Sundowns are struggling on their travels. I see this match in Congo ending in a 0-0 draw on an artificial surface.
Saint Eloi Lupopo vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
Key Stats – Strong Home Form vs Poor Away Form
Head to Head – Downs Won Reverse Fixture
Saint Eloi Lupopo Form – Four Points from Four CAF Matches
Mamelodi Sundowns Form – Away Struggles Continue
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Strong Home Form vs Poor Away Form

Saint Eloi Lupopo are undefeated in 18 matches.
Saint Eloi Lupopo have seen BTTS No in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 2 of their last 4 away matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won just 4 of their last 12 away matches (6 draws).

Head to Head – Downs Won Reverse Fixture

These clubs have met on just one previous occasion.

Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-1 when the teams met in November in the reverse fixture.

Saint Eloi Lupopo Form – Four Points from Four CAF Matches

Lupopo have four points from four CAF Champions League group games. They’ve won 10 of their last 13 matches in all competitions.

After losing 1-0 at Saint-Luc, they strung together three straight league victories. A key 1-0 home win followed in a CAF clash at home to MC Alger.

They played MC Alger in their last match in the return fixture. A 2-0 defeat in Algeria left them fourth in Group C, just a point off Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form – Away Struggles Continue

Sundowns have won just three of their last seven matches. They’ve not won successive away matches all season and their last seven away games have seen just two wins.

The Brazilians drew their two games before the AFCON break. They resumed with a 2-0 win over Orbit College before a 2-2 home draw vs Al-Hilal.

After winning 2-0 at Sekhukhune United in the PSL, they lost 2-1 away to Al Hilal in Rwanda. Their last saw a 2-1 home win over Gomora United in the Nedbank Cup round of 32.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Saint Eloi Lupopo (4-2-3-1): Omossola; Mpeko, Katumbwe, Douhadji, Mendy; Kambou, Kimputu; Mpweto, Mika, Molia; Wanet.

Coach Guy Bukasa has a full squad at his disposal. His side has had a full week to prepare for this match.

There are no major injuries or suspensions to deal with. Michael Kimputu scored a late win vs MC Alger and is a key man in midfield.

Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-2-2): Williams; Mudua, Kekana, Cupido, Lunga; Mokoena, Allende; Sales, Nuno Santos; Leon, Matthews.

Coach Miguel Cardoso rested most of his best XI in midweek. All of those players will return to the XI for this key clash.

Key striker Iqraam Rayners is doubtful due to a health issue. Right back Zuko Mdunyelwa is injured and veteran midfielder Themba Zwane is set to be rested on an artificial pitch.