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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City Predictions - Downs to begin new era with win

john-eastwood
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Last updated: 10 Aug 2024

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face Polokwane City with promising predictions. With a change in coach, Sundowns are expected to be more direct and attacking this season. They have been formidable at home, winning 23 of their last 29 home PSL matches and keeping 12 clean sheets in 17 of those. Polokwane City has struggled to score in their recent matches, making Sundowns the favorites for a win to nil and a -1 handicap victory.

John Eastwood 10 Aug 2024
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  • Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to have an attacking season under a new coach.
  • Backing a home win to zero and a -1 handicap victory.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have a strong home record with 23 wins in their last 29 PSL matches.
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Sundowns to ease past Polokwane in the MTN8 Cup quarter-finals (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City Predictions


Sundowns have changed coach and could be more direct and attacking this season. I’m backing a home win to zero and a victory on the -1 handicap.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
  • Polokwane City Form & Team News
  • Polokwane City Predicted Lineup

  • Mamelodi Sundowns have won 23 of their last 29 home PSL matches (5 draws).
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 12 clean sheets in their last 17 home PSL matches.
  • Polokwane City have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches.
  • Polokwane City have failed to score in their last 5 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Head to Head


Sundowns hold an 11-5 lead over Polokwane across 20 previous clashes with four draws.

When the sides last met in December 2023, Polokwane City eked out a 0-0 draw.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News


Sundowns won the league last season with just one defeat. Despite also winning the African Football League, they parted ways with coach Rulani Mokwena. 

After a 2-0 win at Royal AM, they beat Stellenbosch 1-0 away. A 1-1 draw vs TS Galaxy saw them score a late equaliser. 

On the final day, Sundowns lost 1-0 at home to Cape Town City. It meant no invincible PSL season. 

Sundowns have signed several new players. Defender Kegan Johannes joined from SuperSport United but is out injured. 

A 4-3-3 formation is expected this season. Aubrey Modiba is set to move from left back into midfield. 

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup


Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Lebusa, Mashego; Allende, Mokoena, Modiba; Ribeiro, Shalulile, Matthews.

Polokwane City Form & Team News


Polokwane City finished eighth last season despite only scoring 21 goals. They ended the campaign with five successive clean sheets (WDDDW).

After losing 5-0 at Stellenbosch, they beat Cape Town Spurs 1-0 away. Three goalless draws followed, including 0-0 at Kaizer Chiefs.

In round 30, they beat TS Galaxy 1-0 at home to seal a top-eight finish. 

Rise and Shine have had a quiet window. They have so far held onto key winger Oswin Appollis. 

Midfielder Manuel Kambala has left the club. 

Polokwane City Predicted Lineup


Sapunga; Matuludi, Nikani, Nkaki, Nkwe; Ramabu, Alexander, Maphangule, Appollis; Mapfumo, Chauke.

Verdict

I see a Sundowns win to nil and a victory on the -1 handicap market. 

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11 Aug 2024

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