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Mamelodi Sundowns vs ES Tunis Predictions - First leg to finish level in Tshwane

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  • Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 2 of their last 3 home matches in CAF CL.
  • ES Tunis are unbeaten in 4 matches against Sundowns.
  • Predicted 1-1 draw due to evenly matched teams.
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Esperance tipped to leave Sundowns with a first-leg draw (Getty Images).
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs ES Tunis Predictions


I see this first leg ending in a cagey draw. ES Tunis are fresher physically and are unbeaten in four previous clashes with Sundowns. I’m tipping a 1-1 correct score bet.

  • Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 2 of their last 3 home matches (CAF CL).
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have seen Under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches (CAF CL).
  • ES Tunis are undefeated in 4 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns. 
  • ES Tunis are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 matches (drew their last 2).

Head to Head


These sides have met on just four previous occasions with ES Tunis holding a 3-0 lead with one draw.

They last met in June 2024 as Esperance won 1-0 in South Africa.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News


Sundowns have won 12 of their last 15 matches in all competitions. They reached this stage of the CAF Champions League by finishing second in their group.

A 1-0 win vs Kaizer Chiefs was followed by 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows. After a 2-0 home win over AmaZulu, they leaked two early goals in a 2-1 loss away at Orlando 
Pirates.

On Friday, Sundowns beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. A goal deep into extra time saw the Brazilians progress to the semi-finals. 

Coach Miguel Cardoso is without injured duo Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee in midfield. Teboho Mokoena and Jayden Adams will return to the starting XI for this one. 

After some rotation in the last match, we will see the best XI back in place here. Key man Lucas Ribeiro will be back in place on the right wing.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup


Williams; Mudau, Khoza, Suarez, Modiba; Adams, Mokoena, Allende; Ribeiro, Shalulile, Rayners.

ES Tunis Form & Team News


Esperance topped Group D to reach this stage of the CAF Champions League. They sit top of Tunisian Ligue 1 with five rounds of action left to play. 

After a 10-match unbeaten run with nine wins, they lost 2-1 at Bizertin. A 3-0 home victory over Etoile du Sahel and a 2-0 win at Gabes followed. 

Their last two matches have ended in draws. A 1-1 home stalemate versus Ben Guerdane saw an 89th-minute equaliser scored before conceding late to draw 2-2 at JS Omrane before the FIFA break.

Coach Laurențiu Reghecampf has three injuries ahead of this match. Centre back Yassine Meriah is out long-term after knee surgery. 

Defensive midfielder Roger Aholou and playmaker Mohamed Mouhli are also set to be absent. Right winger Elias Mokwana will be eager to impress on home soil.

ES Tunis Predicted Lineup


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

Verdict

I'm backing a draw in this match, and a 1-1 correct score bet.

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  • Mamelodi Sundowns vs ES Tunis Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
  • Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
  • ES Tunis Form & Team News
  • ES Tunis Predicted Lineup
  • Verdict
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