Nedbank Cup Predictions - 21 February 2026, Round of 16

John Eastwood

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Sundowns expected to win to zero against TS Galaxy.
Golden Arrows tipped for a home win vs Stellenbosch.
Pirates to secure a big win over Casric Stars
Durban City favoured to advance past Upington City.

Sundowns are backed for a win over TS Galaxy on Saturday (Getty Images).

Nedbank Cup Predictions

TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns

TS Galaxy don't have the best record against Sundowns and they're in a poor patch of form. With six losses in the last 12, you have to feel that the sale of two key players in Janaury has disrupted their season.

Sundowns have come off two emotional games in the last 10 days. They are set to change almost their entire starting XI, but their depth is impressive. Peter Shalulile is set to play up front and will be raring to go.

With Sundowns only losing twice in their last 15 away games, and TS Galaxy failing to score in four of their last seven matches, I'm going for another home blank. Sundowns should win to zero.

Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch

Arrows were flying earlier in the season, but a real downward spiral took hold of them. A five-match winless streak in the league saw four losses. They've since won 2-0 and 3-0 in their last two matches and confidence has returned.

Stellies need to focus on avoiding relegation. With some key injuries in attack, I don't see them causing Arrows much trouble in Durban. A home win is my prediction.

Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars

Casric Stars were flying high in the First Division not long ago. A serious stutter has hurt their hopes of reaching the top-flight. Their last 11 league matches have only yielded two wins.

Pirates will want a response to a damaging league loss to Mamelodi Sundowns. I see them taking that frustration out on Casric Stars, winning on the -2 handicap.

Upington City vs Durban City

Durban City sit sixth in the PSL table with 28 points from 18 games. They have won four of their last five fixtures, with one defeat. This is a good draw for them as their opponents are from a division below.

Upington sit ninth in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 22 points from 17 games. They're a mid-table side and I see Durban City winning the tie in 90 minutes.

Verdict

TS Galaxy v Mamelodi Sundowns

I'm going for Sundowns to win to zero. Arrows are tipped for a home win over Stellenbosch.

In the other two games, I'm tipping a big win for Pirates and progress to the next round for Durban City.

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