Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Predictions - Downs to continue Amakhosi dominance

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 12 Apr 2025

John Eastwood 12 Apr 2025

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Sundowns have dominated with 13 wins in their last 17 matches.
Sundowns won their last 5 matches against Chiefs, tipped for another victory.
Chiefs struggle with recent form, battling injuries and a 10-year trophy drought.

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Sundowns to reach the Nedbank Cup final on Sunday (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Predictions

Despite carrying some fatigue, I can only see Sundowns winning this match. I’m backing a win to zero with 2+ goals scored.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Predictions
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Kaizer Chiefs Form & Team News
Kaizer Chiefs Predicted Lineup

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 12 of their last 17 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won their last 5 matches vs Kaizer Chiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs have conceded 21 goals in their last 8 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs have failed to score in their last 2 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Head to Head

Sundowns hold a 24-17 lead over Chiefs across their last 52 clashes with 11 draws.

Sundowns have won the last five meetings including 1-0 in the league in March.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns have won 13 of their last 17 matches in all competitions. In midweek, they progressed to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.

They leaked two early goals as they suffered a 2-1 loss at Orlando Pirates. A 1-0 win followed vs Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals.

In the CAF quarter-finals, Sundowns beat ES Tunis 1-0 in the first leg with 80% possession. They went to Tunisia after that and eked out a 0-0 draw vs ES Tunis to progress 1-0 on aggregate.

Coach Miguel Cardoso could be without three players due to injury. Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee are missing in midfield and Thapelo Morena is ruled out at right back.

Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners may come into the XI in the front three. Not many other changes are expected to the XI from Tuesday night.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Suarez, Lunga; Adams, Mokoena, Allende; Ribeiro, Rayners, Matthews.

Kaizer Chiefs Form & Team News

Chiefs have lost four of their last seven league matches. They are on a 10-year trophy drought and are desperate to lift the Nedbank Cup.

A 3-1 win at Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals was followed by a 0-0 home draw vs Cape Town City. Chief lost 2-0 at Richards Bay and 2-1 at Golden Arrows despite dominating the shot count.

Their last match saw a 1-1 home draw vs TS Galaxy. An 80th-minute set-piece goal was conceded to drop two valuable points.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi has some serious question marks in his back four. Rushwin Dortley is ruled out and both Reeve Frosler and Inacio Miguel are facing late fitness tests.

Key midfielder Thabo Cele is doubtful. Speedy forward Ashley Du Preez missed the last match with a knock.