Mamelodi Sundowns vs Supersport United Prediction: The Brazilians will progress to the next phase

Mamelodi Sundowns will defend their MTN 8 Cup title when they host Supersport United at the ABSA TUKS Stadium on Sunday. Can the Brazilians record another win at home?

Mamelodi Sundowns

The defending champions have had mixed results in recent games, having won three, lost once and drawn a game in the past five games. They have also scored ten and conceded two.

The Brazilians were the best team in the league last season, with a sixteen-point gap. Despite their dominance in the domestic league, they failed in the continental stage.

Mamelodi Sundowns will hope to retain the title this season. However, tomorrow's opponent is one of the division's best, and it won't be an easy ride for them.

Supersport

Supersport had a decent last season when they finished 8th on the log with forty points in thirty games. They were seven points below the CAF Confederation Cup spot.

Matsatsantsa head into this match with new head coach Gavin Hunt who returned to the Tshwane-based outfit after spending nine successful years with them.

Supersport have also made some changes in the squad by acquiring Thulani Hlatshwayo, Ricardo Goss, youngsters Thabang Sibanyoni, Grant Margeman and Patrick Maswanganyi.

Expert Betting Tips

The previous three meetings in this tournament have ended in a win for Mamelodi Sundowns, while Supersport have drawn once and won a game.

We expect the home side to make way for some fringe players here; however, they should be able to get the win for 1.69.

Mamelodi Sundowns are far superior to the visitors, and they might even get a halftime win for 2.40.

We expect them to win and score more than a goal for 2.20.

Good luck!