Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union Predictions - Brazilians to bounce back in CAF group opener
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- Sundowns have won 11 of their last 13 matches.
- Maniema Union hasn't scored in last 3 away CAF matches.
- Sundowns expected to win to zero and beat the -1 handicap.
Sundowns to respond to cup final defeat with a comfortable win on Tuesday (Getty Images).
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union Predictions
Downs are formidable at home and have been scoring freely of late. I see them being Maniema to zero and also beating the -1 handicap in this opening CAF Champions League group fixture.
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union Predictions
- Head to Head
- Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
- Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
- Maniema Union Form & Team News
- Maniema Union Predicted Lineup
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won 11 of their last 13 matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won 13 of their last 18 home CAF Champions League matches (1 loss).
- Maniema Union have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (CAF Champions League).
- Maniema Union are winless in 4 away CAF Champions League matches.
Head to Head
These sides have met on just two previous occasions.
They drew 2-2 in 2021 before a 2-0 Sundowns win in the second clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Sundowns had won 11 of 12 matches going into Saturday’s cup final. A shock 2-1 loss was a major blow to the club as they were expected to win comfortably.
After seven straight wins, a surprise 1-0 loss at Polokwane City followed. A convincing 3-0 home win over Cape Town City was followed by a 4-0 thrashing of Kaizer Chiefs Carling Knockout Cup.
Before the international break, they won 2-0 at home to Polokwane City (PSL) and 2-0 at Marumo Gallants in the cup semi-final. Their last match saw a surprise 2-1 loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final despite outshooting their opponents 16-2.
Coach Manqoba Mngqithi remains without midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee due to injury. Bathusi Aubaas should return from a knock and could start this one.
Some changes are expected after losing the last match. Thapelo Morena could return at right back whilst young winger Kutlwano Letlhaku is in contention for a start.
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Williams; Morena, Kekana, Lebusa, Modiba; Mokoena, Aubaas, Allende; Ribeiro, Shalulile, Rayners.
Maniema Union Form & Team News
Congolese outfit Maniema have not lost a match since March, winning 13 and drawing seven of their last 20 fixtures. They beat Petro de Luanda 2-1 on aggregate in the last round of CAF qualifying.
A 2-0 league win at New Jack was followed by two league draws. Coming into this match, they’re on a four-match winning streak.
A 3-1 home win over AS Vita Club preceded a 1-0 victory at Dauphins Noirs. After a 3-0 home success over OC Renaissance, they won 1-0 at Celeste last Wednesday.
Coach Papy Kimoto may consider starting Christian Balako after his winner in their last CAF Champions League match from the bench.
There are no suspensions or major injuries for the DR Congo giants ahead of this match.
Maniema Union Predicted Lineup
More information on Maniema’s likely starting XI will be available closer to kickoff.
Verdict
I'm backing Sundowns to win to zero and on the -1 handicap.
Sundowns win to nil
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