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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

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

Mamelodi Sundowns v Polokwane City

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

Sundowns win to nil

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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.