Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu Predictions - Brazilians to bounce back against Usuthu

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Last updated: 11 Aug 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns favored for a clean sheet win vs AmaZulu.
Sundowns have 13 clean sheets in the last 18 matches.
AmaZulu have lost 10 of their last 13 matches against Sundowns.

Sundowns to bounce back with three points vs AmaZulu (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu Predictions

Sundowns are backed to bounce back after their opening day draw. A win to zero is tipped as AmaZulu tend to struggle in this fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu Predictions
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
AmaZulu Form & Team News
AmaZulu Predicted Lineup

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 6 of their last 7 PSL matches to zero.
Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 13 clean sheets in their last 18 matches.
AmaZulu have lost 10 of their last 13 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
AmaZulu have lost 3 of their last 5 away PSL matches.

Head to Head

Sundowns hold a 26-6 advantage over AmaZulu across 40 clashes with eight draws.

AmaZulu have lost 10 of their last 13 matches vs Sundowns. Sundowns won 2-0 at home when the clubs last met in March.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns won the Betway Premiership title last season with 24 wins in 28 matches. They lost the CAF Champions League final before playing well in the FIFA Club World Cup.

After six league wins to end last season, they lost 2-1 in Egypt to Pyramids FC for a 3-2 aggregate loss in the CAF Champions League final. Despite performing well, they were knocked out in the group stages of the FIFA Club World Cup.

A 1-0 win over Ulsan preceded a 4-3 defeat to Dortmund (outshot the German giants 16-8) before a 0-0 draw vs Fluminese. This season has seen a 4-0 MTN8 Cup win vs Richards Bay and a 1-1 draw vs Chippa United.

Coach Miguel Cardoso is without two key players. Right back Khuliso Mudau and right winger Lucas Ribeiro are unavailable as they pursue moves away from the club.

Despite bids for his services, Peter Shalulile is available in attack. Themba Zwane is set for a recall in midfield.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Williams; Mdunyelwa, Kekana, Cupido, Basadien; Mokoena, Allende; Sales, Zwane, Matthews; Rayners.

AmaZulu Form & Team News

AmaZulu lost 13 of 28 league matches last term but still finished sixth in the table.

Usuthu ended last season with successive 1-1 draws. Stalemates at home to Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates saw leads surrendered.

This term began with a 3-2 loss in extra time at Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8. On Saturday, they beat Orbit College 1-0 in their league opener as they missed two big chances.

Coach Arthur Zwane has allowed a lot of experienced players to depart. Mbongeni Gumede and Rama Mphahlele have been released in defence.

Young Zimbabwean Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya could start up front. Influential winger Tshepang Moremi has been sold to Orlando Pirates.