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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay Predictions - Sundowns to sink Richards Bay in MTN8 quarter-final

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Last updated: 02 Aug 2025

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  • Mamelodi Sundowns recently won the league for the eighth consecutive time.
  • Sundowns have never lost to Richards Bay. 
  • Richards Bay is debuting in the MTN8 competition.
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Mamelodi Sundowns last won the MTN8 Cup in 2021 (Getty Images)

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay Predictions

  • Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Form 
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries
  • Richards Bay Form
  • Richards Bay Team News & Injuries

Mamelodi Sundowns won the league for a record eighth consecutive time, but have not lifted the MTN8 Cup in three years. Richards Bay will debut in the competition, but they have a poor record against Sundowns. Mamelodi Sundowns is predicted to win nil. 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 6 goals in 5 matches.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
  • Richards Bay have won 3 of their last 4 fixtures.
  • Richards Bay have scored 4 goals in 5 games.
  • Richards Bay have conceded 3 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head


Mamelodi Sundowns have a commanding lead of nine victories to nil against Richards Bay in nine meetings across all competitions. 

Mamelodi Sundowns Form 


Mamelodi Sundowns registered their eighth consecutive Betway Premiership title last season to qualify for the MTN8, but they last won this competition in 2021. 

The Brazilians lost to Stellenbosch 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Wafa Wafa Cup last season after losing both legs 1-0. 

Sundowns recently finished third in Group F at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, but were unable to advance to the knockout rounds. 

Masandawana have secured one victory in their last five fixtures at the end of last season, including two losses and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded seven. 

Mamelodi Sundowns will fancy their chances against Richards Bay in their MTN8 quarter-finals encounter after beating them 2-0 and 3-0 in the league last season. 

Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries


Betway Premiership player of the season, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, has been strongly linked with a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns. 

Sundowns have signed left-back Fawaaz Basadiwn from Stellenbosch, 

Richards Bay Form


Richards Bay finished in eighth place overall in the Betway Premiership last season to secure their maiden MTN8 Cup appearance. 

The Natal Rich Boyz have won three of their last five fixtures at the end of last season, including one loss and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded three. 

Richards Bay have a tough assignment to secure a winning result against Mamelodi Sundowns after failing to beat their opponents in eight attempts.

Richards Bay Team News & Injuries


Richards Bay have been active during the transfer window, signing Thabani Zuke, Benson Mangolo, Halalisani Vilakazi, Ntokozo Nzama, Sboniso Madonsela, Philani Khumalo, Lundi Mahala, Gabadinho Mhango, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Mbulelo Nombengula, and Olwethu Mbambo.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns have a proven track record against Richards Bay and are tipped to produce a win-to-nil victory with a 2-0 score at the final whistle.

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