Siwelele will play host to Mamelodi Sundowns at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in the Premier Soccer League on Wednesday. Both teams failed to win their previous matches, but the visitors will be looking to maintain their top spot.
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Siwelele dropped four points in their last two matches, consequently dropping to 10th place in the standings. With only 12 matchdays played so far, the newly founded club, following the purchase of SuperSport United, still have ample time to build their momentum. However, here comes the first major test of their maiden season.
Siwelele have won four times, drawn twice, and lost six times in their last 12 matches. That means they have lost half of the games played thus far this season. It is not a good trend if they want to make their first PSL campaign stand out. Siwelele are set to face off against the best team of the championship – a tall order.
Mamelodi Sundowns are in search of a ninth PSL title in a row since 2017-2018. Their title defense is on track following seven wins, four draws and only one defeat in 12 matches. The visitors sit atop the table on 25 points, but are being closely followed by arch-rivals Orlando Pirates on 22 points, with two games in hand.
Masandawana must avoid any slipups in order to maintain their top spot. Sundowns are also on the continental front, as they are involved in the ongoing CAF Champions League. They drew goalless against MC Alger in an away fixture in their previous match, which is a good result. The Siwelele clash may not be too challenging for Sundowns.
Siwelele vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Siwelele kicked off their maiden campaign with three straight defeats before tasting victory.
- Siwelele have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Siwelele have scored three times and conceded twice in their last five matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Siwelele have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches, while Mamelodi Sundowns have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Siwelele – D-L-W-W-D, Mamelodi Sundowns – D-W-W-D-W.
Siwelele vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction
Siwelele will be keen to return to winning ways after two winless outings, but interestingly, a win over the visitors would send shockwaves across the league.
Mamelodi Sundowns will be aiming for nothing short of a victory, to keep Orlando Pirates at bay and maintain their top spot.
Mamelodi Sundowns should win based on form.
Prediction: Siwelele 1-3 Mamelodi Sundowns
Siwelele vs Mamelodi Sundowns Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Mamelodi Sundowns to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Mamelodi Sundowns to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Siwelele to score - Yes