Supersport United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: Not the perfect time to play this derby, but the visitors stand a better chance here

On Wednesday, the Spartans will face off against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Over their recent nine meetings, Supersport United have managed one win against the Brazilians, as they head here with back-to-back defeats. At the same time, Sundowns have won their last eight games in the league.

Last five games: WWWDL

Gavin Hunt's men have failed to win their last three games in all competitions, heading here with a loss against Sekhukhune United in the league. As if that was not enough, they succumbed to another defeat on the road against Future FC in the opening game of their CAF Confederation Cup.

The Spartans have been shaky at the back in recent games as they march here without a clean sheet in seven games.

Supersport United dropped to the third spot on the log, picking up twenty-three points from a possible thirty-six. Supersport United have scored the second most goals this season as the partnership of Godspower and Grobler has been positive.

Supersport United have won four and lost once on their ground this season.

Last five games: WWWWW

The Brazilians have maintained their dominance in the league, having gone eight games without dropping points. Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defense in the league, even though they have played fewer games. Before their intercontinental journey, the Brazilians defeated Stellenbosch (3-1) on their home turf. Since then, they’ve won the AFL Cup and recently scored three points in their CAF Champions League opening game.

Mamelodi Sundowns have always made every stadium their home ground, as they have won five of their last away games, scoring eight and conceding once.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Supersport United have won three while Sundowns have recorded twelve wins and five games ending in a draw. The Brazilians head here with lots of injury concerns, and having played four times, including the internationals break already this month, fatigue might set in for the players. This same thing applies to the hosts, who just landed from Egypt on Monday. This is not the perfect time for this derby, and we think it might not really produce the result expected. Of course, Mamelodi Sundowns remain the favorite here as they have been exceptional this season. Both teams have quality players who know how to score, and we think Gavin Hunt isn’t a coward to leave without a fight; bet on Mamelodi Sundowns to win either half for 1.64.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be keen to maintain their unbeaten record in the league, and we see them as the favorite here; bet on the visitors to score first for 1.73.

This encounter will produce goals; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.39.

Good luck!