Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC Preview & Tips - Sundowns to see out Baroka and secure the points

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 27 Jan 2022

Ralph Staniforth 27 Jan 2022

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC Diski League predictions
The fixture is being played at 10:00 SAST on Sunday at the Lucas Maripe Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns are 5th on the DStv Diski Challenge table
Baroka FC are 6th on the DStv Diski Challenge table
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC Preview

Mamelodi Sundowns tasted victory for the first time in six Diski league matches last weekend to get their campaign back on track but come against Baroka FC, who are one point behind them in the standings.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC Preview
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form
Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries
Baroka FC Form
Baroka FC Team News & Injuries
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC Live Stream FAQ

Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 8 goals in their last 3 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 15 goals in their home fixtures.
Mamelodi Sundowns have not won at home in their previous 4 matches.
Baroka FC have conceded 7 goals in their last 2 matches.
Baroka FC have conceded a total of 24 goals this season.
Baroka FC have lost 2 of the previous 3 away matches.
Baroka FC have scored 9 goals in 5 away matches this season.

Head to Head

Mamelodi Sundowns leads Baroka FC by three wins to one. Sundowns have not lost in their previous two home games against Baroka FC.

Their last meeting was a 3-2 victory for Baroka on their home ground in April 2021.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form

Mamelodi Sundowns Reserves have faired much better in the Diski league since the end of year break.

They narrowly lost to league leaders Pirates 3-2, were held to a 1-1 draw with Maritzburg United and defeated Royal AM 4-2 last Saturday. That was their first victory in six matches.

Sundowns remain in 5th place on the log on 23 points from 14 matches, with seven wins, two draws and five defeats. They have grabbed 24 goals and have conceded 16.

After four home wins in a row at the beginning of the season, the young Brazilians lost their next three, whilst their recent outing was a draw.

They have scored 15 goals at home, which is a decent return and have let in 10.

Mamelodi Sundowns have looked more solid of late and appear to be returning to the form they showed earlier in the campaign. They could move into the top three on the Diski table if they secure the three points in Pretoria this Sunday.

Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries

Coach Surprise Moriri will be happy that his team won their first football match in six outings and will likely put out a similar team this Sunday.

Top goal-scorer Jerome Karelse is out through injury.

Baroka FC Form

Baroka FC suffered their second successive defeat last Sunday when they lost 4-1 to Amazulu.

Baroka's last two matches have seen them let in seven goals at the back. Coach Thoka will need to have his defence well organised this weekend.

That loss has seen Baroka slip from 4th on the Diski table to 6th overall. They have 22 points from the 14 matches they have played, have scored 20 goals and conceded 24.

On the road this season, Barkoa FC started well with two victories, but their last three away games have seen them win one and lose two. They have netted 9 goals and conceded 9 in those matches.

Baroka seems to be out of sorts defensively at present, and a solid performance by their back four is required to give the chance to pick up the points and remain in the hunt for a top-four finish.

Baroka FC Team News & Injuries

From the end of November last year, Coach Matsemela Thoka was demoted to training the Diski squad after a poor run of results in charge of the first team in the PSL.

Coach Thoka might need to change up his selections after two disappointing defeats in a row,

Captain Bernard Bobete has bagged four goals for Baroka this season and will be leading from the front.