Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions & Tips - Royal AM and Sundowns to draw

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Last updated: 20 May 2022

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Ralph Staniforth 20 May 2022

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Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Premiership match predictions
The fixture is being played at 15:00 SAST on Saturday at the Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
Mamelodi Sundowns are the 2021/22 South African Premier Division champions
Can Royal AM register their first win against Sundowns?
Preview, tips, stats and team news

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Sundowns to be held in PSL (Getty Images)

Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions

Royal AM will be pushing hard to beat Mamelodi Sundowns for the first time in their club's history and have an opportunity to move ahead of Cape Town City into the CAF Champions League qualification position. Can they do it, or will Sundowns dent their chances?

Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
Head to Head
Royal AM Form
Royal AM Team News & Injuries
Mamelodi Sundowns Form
Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries
Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns FAQ

Royal AM have scored 4 goals in 5 matches (all competitions).
Royal AM have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures(all competitions).
Royal AM have scored 8 goals in 5 home games(all competitions).
Royal AM have conceded 4 goals in 5 home matches(all competitions).
Mamelodi Sundowns have conceded 2 goals in 5 games(all competitions).
Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 10 goals in 5 away fixtures(all competitions).
Mamelodi Sundowns have conceded 6 goals in 5 away games(all competitions).

Head to Head

Mamelodi Sundowns edged Royal 3-2 at home earlier in the season and knocked them out of the Nedbank Cup with a 2-1 win away in the semi-final.

Royal AM Form

Royal AM were held to a 2-2 draw in the recent Durban derby and remain winless in five fixtures.

Their last five results across all competitions are D, D, L, L, and D, registering four goals and letting six at the back.

They are one point behind Cape Town City in the chase for CAF Champions League football next season, with but a game in hand.

Thwihli Thwahla are third on the DStv Premiership standings with 46 points from 28 matches. They have registered 39 and conceded 26.

Their last five home results across all competitions are four victories and one loss, scoring eight goals and conceding four.

Royal AM have been inconsistent with their performances lately but have decent form at home, which will give them a confidence boost to get the victory and move ahead of Cape Town City. However, they have lost twice to Mamelodi Sundowns this season.

Royal AM Team News & Injuries

Coach John Maduka has seen his side not taste victory for a run of five matches. Can he get his charges to reverse their poor form?

Victor Letsoala has struck 14 goals in the PSL this term and will lead the attack.

Mxolisi Macuphu secured eight league goals for his club this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered their first defeat at home this season when they were soundly beaten 3-0 by Stellenbosch last weekend.

Their last five results in all competitions are D, W, W, D and L, registering five goals and letting in two.

Sundowns are top of the DStv Premiership standings on 62 points from 29 fixtures. They have netted 53 goals and conceded just 18 goals.

Their last five results away across all competitions are W, L, W, W and D, scoring ten goals and conceding six.

Mamelodi Sundowns have the Nedbank Cup final next weekend, and complacency could creep into their play when they face Royal AM.

However, they have beaten the hosts twice this season and will be looking for a third win on the bounce at the Chatsworth Stadium.

Mamelodi Sundowns Team News & Injuries

Co-coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena will likely rest players against Royal AM as they have an opportunity to capture the league and cup double next weekend.

Striker Peter Shalulile has scored an impressive 22 league goals for his club this season and is three shy from equalling the PSL record.

Themba Zwane has five league goals and seven assists this term.

Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns FAQ

When is the Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns match?

Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns will take place on 21 May 2022

Verdict

Royal AM v Mamelodi Sundowns

Royal AM has decent form at home, but inconsistency has crept into their game lately. Mamelodi Sundowns have a final looming which could be a distraction. A BTTS draw is the best bet in this league clash.