Mamelodi Sundowns vs Moroka Swallows Predictions - Brazilians tipped to progress past Birds

Mamelodi Sundowns hold a 16-7 advantage over Moroka Swallows across 33 previous meetings with 10 draws.

The teams last faced off in the league in April as it finished in a 0-0 draw.

Sundowns won the league title last season for the sixth season in a row. Their winning margin was 16 points as they went unbeaten in the final 24 league fixtures.

Their round 30 league match brought a 1-1- home draw with Maritzburg United before a 2-2 draw at home to Wydad Casablanca. The draw saw them knocked out of the CAF Champions League in the semi-finals on away goals.

Downs won their opening match 2-1 at Sekhukhune United after facing ten men for 70+ minutes. On Saturday, they beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at home thanks to a last-minute winner.

Sundowns remain without suspended midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee. Utility player Thapelo Morena is out injured.

Centre forward Abubeker Nasir remains on the treatment table. Number two goalkeeper Denis Onyango will hope for a start. 

Williams; Mudau, Mvala, Lebusa, Boutoil; Mokoena, Allende; Ribeiro, Zwane, Maseko; Shalulile.

The Dube Birds finished last season by winning their final four matches. Those 12 points took them from a relegation battle to a top eight finish.

Swallows won 2-1 at Kaizer Chiefs and 1-0 at Royal. On the final day, they beat Marumo Gallants 2-0 at home to relegate their opponents. 

This season started off with a 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows. On Saturday, they lost 1-0 at home to Cape Town City in the DSTV Premiership.

Swallows could hand a full debut to Gabadinho Mhango in attack. He could partner Tshegofatso Mabasa in an attacking 4-4-2 shape. 

Defender Vusi Sibiya has signed from Stellenbosch FC. He is hoping to debut at the back in this one.

Akpeyi; Phillips, Allan, V. Sibiya, Sam; Makhubela, Jali, Phalane, Mtshali; Mhango, Mabasa.

The odds for this match are yet to be released. I will be backing a Sundowns win as my best bet. A Sundowns win to zero is my value bet.