Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Brazilians to edge past Babina Noko

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 27 Mar 2025

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John Eastwood 27 Mar 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated past meetings, winning 7 out of 8 matches against Sekhukhune United.
Sundowns will heavily rotate their lineup, focusing on an upcoming CAF Champions League match.
Sundowns tipped for victory with both teams on target.

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Mamelodi Sundowns tipped to beat Sekhukhune in the Nedbank Cup on Friday (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sekhukhune United Predictions

Sundowns usually beat these opponents but a heavily rotated XI is expected. I see both sides scoring in a home victory.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sekhukhune United Predictions
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Sekhukhune United Form & Team News
Sekhukhune United Predicted Lineup

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 11 of their last 14 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have conceded in 5 of their last 7 matches.
Sekhukhune United have lost 7 of their 8 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
Sekhukhune United have seen BTTS Yes in 9 of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head

Mamelodi Sundowns hold a 7-0 advantage over Sekhukhune United across eight previous meetings with one draw.

Sundowns won 4-2 away from home when the sides last met in February.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns were beaten in their last match but their league in the PSL table is still 15 points. They have played four matches more than second-placed Orlando Pirates though.

A 4-2 win at Sekhukhune United preceded a 1-0 win vs Kaizer Chiefs and a 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows as Downs outshot their opponents 19-6. A 2-0 home win over AmaZulu saw a dominant display.

Their last match brought a 2-1 loss at Orlando Pirates. They started the match slowly and were 2-0 down after just five minutes.

Coach Miguel Cardoso is set to rest his entire best XI ahead of a key CAF Champions League clash next week. Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee are injured in the midfield.

There could be a rare start for striker Arthur Sales. Kobamelo Kodisang and Tashreeq Matthews could complete the front three.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Onyango; Mdunyelwa, Khoza, Lebusa, Tiwani; Mkhulise, Aubaas, Modiba; Kodisang, Sales, Matthews.

Sekhukhune United Form & Team News

Sekhukhune sit fifth in the PSL table having lost three of their last four league fixtures. They recently appointed Eric Tinkler as coach.

A 4-2 home loss to Mamelodi Sundowns was followed by a 2-1 home Nedbank Cup win over Milford. A 2-1 defeat at Richards Bay with 16 shots conceded saw coach Lehlohonolo Seema sacked.

A last-gasp goal sealed a 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants under their new coach. Their last match before the FIFA break brought a 2-1 home defeat to Stellenbosch FC.

Striker Andy Boyeli is fit after an injury and is competing with Chibuike Ohizu to start up front. Attacking midfielder Sipho Mbule is ineligible against his parent club.

It could be an unchanged XI from the last match as the new coach looks to avoid unsettling his squad.