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ES Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Brazilians to progress after tight draw

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Last updated: 06 Apr 2025
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  • ES Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns predicted to end in a draw.
  • Sundowns hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg, but face a determined ES Tunis.
  • Both teams display strong defense; expect minimal goal-scoring opportunities.
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Sundowns to avoid defeat in Tunisia to reach CAF Champions League semi-finals (Getty Images).

ES Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions


I see a tight match here and I’m predicting a draw. Sundowns have enough to grind out a 0-0 stalemate on Tuesday to reach the semis. 
  • ES Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • ES Tunis Form & Team News
  • ES Tunis Predicted Lineup
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

  • ES Tunis are undefeated in 14 of their last 16 matches (drew 2 of their last 3).
  • ES Tunis have kept 10 clean sheets in their last 11 home matches (CAF Champions League).
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have seen BTTS No in 9 of their last 11 away matches (CAF Champions League).
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


Esperance hold a 3-1 advantage over Sundowns across five meetings with one draw.

Sundowns won the first leg 1-0 a week ago.

ES Tunis Form & Team News


Esperance have lost just two of their last 16 matches in all competitions. They lost the first leg to Sundowns but they’re very strong on home turf. 

A run of nine wins in 10 matches was ended by a 2-1 loss at Bizertin. A 3-0 home win vs Etoile du Sahel and a 2-0 victory at Gabes followed. 

They drew two matches going into last week’s first leg. A 1-0 defeat away to Mamelodi Sundowns saw just 20% possession and no shots on target as they parked the bus. 

Coach Laurențiu Reghecampf remains without centre back Yassine Meriah due to a long-term knee injury. Defensive midfielder Roger Aholou is another injury.

Central midfielder Mohamed Mouhli misses out but South Africa right winger Elias Mokwana will start.

ES Tunis Predicted Lineup


Memmiche; Jelassi, Ben Hamida, Bouchniba, Ben Ali; Konate, Ogbelu; Mokwana, Jebali, Belaili; Kada.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News


Sundowns are in fine form with 13 wins in their last 16 matches. They ended a four-match winless run against Esperance with a first-leg victory.

After a 2-0 home win vs AmaZulu, they suffered a 2-1 loss at Orlando Pirates after conceding twice in the first five minutes. Their last domestic match was a 1-0 win vs Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. 

Last week, Sundowns beat ES Tunis 1-0 in the first leg. A 54th-minute goal was enough as they had 80% possession but just nine shots on goal. 

Coach Miguel Cardoso remains without injured duo Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee although the former is nearing a return. 

Tashreeq Matthews is an injury doubt on the left wing. Divine Lunga may replace Aubrey Modiba at left back.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup


Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Suarez, Lunga; Adams, Mokoena, Allende; Ribeiro, Shalulile, Morena.

Verdict

I'm backing a draw in this one. A goalless stalemate represents excellent value. 

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