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Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview & Tips - Win to nil for Sundowns
- Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions for Tuesday’s Premier Soccer League fixture
- Match is being played at 16:00 GMT at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
- Can Sundowns maintain winning record against Chippa?
- Preview, tips, stats & team news
Sundowns have kept eight clean sheets in their last nine league fixtures (Getty Images)
Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview & Tips
Chippa United don't have enough goals in their side to threaten the champions. We are backing Sundowns to win this with easy and not concede.
- Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview & Tips
- Head to Head
- Chippa United Form
- Chippa United Team News
- Mamelodi Sundowns Form
- Mamelodi Sundowns Team News
- Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns FAQ
- Chippa United have lost 5 of their last 10 home matches (Premier Soccer League).
- Chippa United have lost 6 of their last 7 matches against Mamelodi Sundowns (Premier Soccer League).
- Chippa United have seen under 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches (all competitions).
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Soccer League).
- Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 9 matches (Premier Soccer League).
Head to Head
Sundowns hold a 13-2 advantage over Chippa United across their previous 22 meetings with seven draws.
Sundowns did the double over Chippa last season as they won 2-0 at home and 2-1 away in April.
Chippa United Form
Chippa finished 15th in the PSL last season but survived the relegation playoffs. Four-time league winning coach Gavin Hunt was appointed prior to this season after losing his job at Kaizer Chiefs.
The Chili Boys suffered a poor 2-1 defeat at Bloemfontein Celtic before a 0-0 draw at Marumo Gallants. They could only draw 1-1 at SuperSport United on the final day.
In the relegation playoffs Chippa United beat Richards Bay 2-1 and drew 1-1 in the return fixture. That was enough to secure them another term in the Premier Soccer League.
This season started with a very good defensive performance against new boys, Sekhukhune United. Vuluyeke Zulu scored an early goal to secure a 1-0 victory away from home.
Chippa United Team News
Right-back's Nyiko Mobbie and Gregory Damons have departed the club so Zuko Mdunyelwa should fill that void.
New signing Jemondre Dickens is back from injury so should make his debut up front. That is likely to be off the bench with Bienvenu Eva Nga leading the line from the start.
Mamelodi Sundowns Form
Sundowns won a fourth successive PSL title last season and were beaten just once in the league. They had the best defensive record with 19 clean sheets in 30 matches.
Downs retained the league with a 3-1 win against rivals SuperSport United. A 2-0 win at Bloemfontein Celtic came next before a 3-0 thrashing of Cape Town City on the final day.
The Brazilians started their season with a penalty shootout victory in the MTN8 against Kaizer Chiefs after a 2-2 draw in normal time.
On the opening PSL weekend Sundowns defeated AmaZulu 1-0 at home thanks to a Themba Zwane penalty just before the break. It was a reasonably even match with both teams only seeing one shot on target.
Mamelodi Sundowns Team News
Sundowns are expected to be without first choice goalkeeper Denis Onyango due to a finger injury. Kennedy Mweene will deputise.
Midfield workhorse Lebohang Maboe is out with an achilles injury. Strikers Kermit Erasmus and Gift Motupa are doubts so Slovak forward Pavol Safranko could make his first start.
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Verdict
Sundowns are tipepd to keep their ninth clean sheet in 10 PSL matches. A win to nil is backed with 2-0 the most likely scoreline.
