Maniema Union vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions & Tips - Downs to win in Congo DR to continue hot streak

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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021

Ralph Staniforth 17 Oct 2021

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Maniema Union vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions for Sunday’s CAF Champions League match
Match is being played at 14:00 GMT at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 11 of their last 13 matches (2 draws)
An away win is tipped in Kinshasa
Betting tips, predictions and team news for Maniema Union vs Mamelodi Sundowns

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Maniema Union vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions

Sundowns are in sensational form with just one goal conceded in their last 14 league matches. Maniema have been up and down this season. I am tipping Sundowns to win this first leg thanks to their rock solid defence.

Maniema Union vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
Head to Head
Maniema Union Form
Maniema Union Injuries & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Form
Mamelodi Sundowns Injuries & Team News

Maniema Union have lost 2 of their last 5 home matches (all competitions).
Maniema Union have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 11 of their last 13 matches (2 draws) (Premier Soccer League).
Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 13 clean sheets in their last 14 matches (Premier Soccer League).

Head to Head

This is the first time these two teams have played each other.

Maniema Union Form

Maniema reached this stage of the CAF Champions League after a 3-1 aggregate victory in the previous round against Bouenguidi. A 1-1 draw away in Gabon was followed by a 2-0 home victory.

The side have played three Ligue 1 matches since then. A 1-0 win at Kuya Sport preceded a 2-0 victory at JSK.

Their last match saw a 2-1 defeat away at title rivals Vita Club.

Maniema Union Injuries & Team News

Maniema are without midfielder Ricky Tulenge after his red card against Bouenguidi.

Maxi Mpia Nzengeli is a key man on the right wing. Kitwa Kalowa is expected to lead the line for coach Tumba Djene’s side.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form

Sundowns top the PSL table and are looking impregnable in defence. They have kept 26 clean sheets in their last 36 league matches with only a single defeat.

A 3-0 home win against TS Galaxy was followed by a 2-0 win at Orlando Pirates thanks to Peter Shalulile’s brace. A sublime performance came next to beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at home to make it to the MTN8 final.

Their last match saw another convincing and dominant performance to beat Swallows 3-0 at home. Pavol Safranko, Neo Maema and Peter Shalulile netted the goals.

Mamelodi Sundowns Injuries & Team News

Sundowns have injury doubts over Thapelo Morena and Khuliso Mudau at right back.

Midfielders Mothobi Mvala was injured on international duty and Lebohang Maboe is out long-term. Rivaldo Coetzee is expected to reclaim his midfield holding role after a small injury.

Verdict

Maniema Union v Mamelodi Sundowns

I am tipping Sundowns to have too much for Maniema and to take a first leg lead.

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