Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Brazilians to eke out win in Athlone

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 29 Aug 2025

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John Eastwood 29 Aug 2025

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Sundowns favored for a narrow win with a clean sheet.
Sundowns have 8 wins in their last 10 PSL matches.
The visitors have conceded in just one of their last 10 league fixtures.

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Sundowns to win to zero at Stellenbosch on Saturday (Getty Images).

Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions

Sundowns are not themselves and they need a win. I’m backing a narrow victory with a clean sheet.
Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
Head to Head
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Stellenbosch have lost their last 4 PSL matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
Stellenbosch have seen BTTS No in their last 5 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 8 of their last 10 PSL matches to zero.
Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 22 matches.

Head to Head

Mamelodi Sundowns hold an 11-3 advantage over Stellenbosch across 17 previous clashes with three draws.

Sundowns have won the last four league clashes including 3-0 at home in May 2025.

Stellenbosch Form & Team News

Stellies picked up a crucial league win in midweek after a slow start to the PSL season. They have reached the MTN8 Cup final though.

They beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 in the MTN8 semi-final first leg before a 1-0 loss at Orlando Pirates. They drew 1-1 at Sekhukhune in the second leg to reach a cup final for the third straight season.

In midweek, Stellenbosch beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 at home. Stellies put up just 0.61 Expected Goals in a narrow victory.

Ashley Cupido is injured up front. Andre De Jong may again play as a false nine.

Speedy winger Langelihle Phili is pushing for a start. He scored the winner off the bench last time out.

Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Stephens; Enyinnaya, Maloisane, Stanic, Mdaka; Khiba, Mthiyane, Palace; Titus, De Jong, Phili.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns have played seven matches this season with four draws. They were knocked out of the MTN8 and delivered a poor performance in their last match.

The PSL season began with a 1-1 draw at Chippa United and a 2-0 win over AmaZulu with 80% possession. They drew the first and second legs vs Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 before losing on penalties.

Between those two cup semis, they won 2-0 vs Magesi in the PSL. On Wednesday, they were largely outplayed in a 0-0 draw at Kaizer Chiefs where they forced just two saves out of the opposition goalkeeper.

Coach Miguel Cardoso remains without AWOL winger Lucas Ribeiro and playmaker Themba Zwane.

Right back Khuliso Mudau is back in training but he is not set to play here. Divine Lunga and Grant Kekana are doubtful in defence.