Mamelodi Sundowns vs Mpheni Home Defenders Predictions - Brazilians to thrash minnows in Cup last-16

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Last updated: 14 Feb 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns have won 14 out of their last 16 PSL matches.
Predicted to win against Mpheni Home Defenders by a wide margin.
Coach to rotate the squad heavily, with key players injured.

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Sundowns to batter third-tier minnows on Sunday (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Mpheni Home Defenders Predictions

There is only one winner here. The only question is the margin of victory for the hosts, who will rotate their XI. I’m backing Sundowns to beat the -3 handicap.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Mpheni Home Defenders Predictions
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Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Mpheni Home Defenders Form & Team News

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 14 of their last 16 PSL matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won to zero in 8 of their last 11 PSL matches.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between these clubs.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns have won 14 of their 16 league matches. They’re nine points clear of second place at the summit having played two more matches.

A 2-1 league win at Magesi preceded a 5-2 win over lower league Sibanye Golden Stars 5-2 to reach this stage of the Nedbank Cup. Two league wins followed, beginning with a 4-0 win at home to Golden Arrows

After winning 3-0 at SuperSport United and 4-1 vs title rivals Orlando Pirates, they suffered a loss in midweek. They lost 1-0 at TS Galaxy with a paltry 0.52 xG produced.

Coach Miguel Cardoso is set to rotate his XI heavily. Dennis Onyango could start in goal young left back Asekho Tiwani should get a chance.

In attack, winger Thapelo Maseko and Kobamelo Kodisang are set for opportunities. Khuliso Mudau, Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee are out injured.