Mamelodi Sundowns vs RB Leipzig Predictions - Draw backed in friendly without star players

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 29 May 2026

John Eastwood 29 May 2026

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Sundowns recently won the CAF Champions League and are in strong form.
RB Leipzig finished third in the Bundesliga, winning 4 of their last 6 matches.
Expect an open, high-scoring friendly as both teams rest key players.

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Mamelodi Sundowns are the newly crowned African champions (Getty Images)

Mamelodi Sundowns vs RB Leipzig Predictions

This friendly fixture between giants of Germany and South Africa is likely to be a free-flowing game with goals expected. Sundowns just won the CAF Champions League last weekend while Leipzig's season is also complete, so this will be a bit more about players expressing themselves.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs RB Leipzig Predictions
Sundowns Form
RB Leipzig Form
Sundowns vs RB Leipzig Team News

Sundowns are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Sundowns were crowned African champions a week ago.
RB Leipzig finished 3rd in the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig have won 4 of their last 6 matches.

Sundowns Form

Mamelodi Sundowns have been in superb form all season but for once, they were matched in the league. As the PSL season came towards the end, the CAF Champions League playoffs also came to a head, which meant the eight-time defending PSL champions had to take some risks.

This resulted in a draw and defeat in the league which ultimately cost them the title, giving Orlando Pirates a chance to lift the trophy.

However, regardless, Sundowns went on to win the CAF Champions League, beating AS FAR 2-1 over two legs.

RB Leipzig Form

RB Leipzig had a relatively successful season, finishing the Bundesliga in third place. They won four of their last six matches of the campaign.

However, while they won four of their last six, the two games they didn't win they suffered heavy away defeats (4-1) to both Leverkusen and Freiburg.

Sundowns vs RB Leipzig Team News

Neither side will be remotely near full strength with the World Cup around the corner. Sundowns international starts are all with Bafana Bafana while Leipzig also have a few players away, while other key players won't be risked for this fixture.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns v RB Leipzig

I am backing this game to see a few goals with both teams playing a bit more carefree. A 2-2 draw is my tip.

Draw

Result

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2-2 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.