Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Prediction: Have Sundowns erred in hiring Cardoso?

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Prediction for the Match on December 13, 2025

Saturday evening brings a big match as Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sundowns have been dominant, winning their last six Premiership meetings with the Glamour Boys. Here are the best bets and predictions for this crucial PSL clash.

Mamelodi Sundowns: Form and Statistics

Soccer fans are likely missing Pitso Mosimane right now. Orlando Pirates sit atop the Betway Premiership, threatening to end Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance. Meanwhile, silence hangs over Chloorkop. In recent years, Sundowns usually head into the festive break with a solid lead in the standings, even with games in hand. This time, they enter the Africa Cup of Nations break second, two points behind Orlando Pirates, who have a game in hand. Sundowns ended the year with a 1-1 draw against Siwelele. Cardoso led Sundowns to the CAF Champions League final and helped them win the league title after replacing Manqoba Mngqithi last season.

Mamelodi Sundowns News and Lineup

Teboho Mokoena risks missing another match against Orlando Pirates as he serves his latest suspension at Mamelodi Sundowns. He was sent off in their last match against Marumo Gallants, marking his second domestic suspension this season. Coach Miguel Cardoso will also be without Themba Zwane, Thapelo Morena, and Miguel Reisinho due to injury and suspension.

🔖 Mamelodi Sundowns Expected Lineup

Williams, Mudau, Khoza, Lebusa, Modiba, Allende Bravo, Aubaas, Matthews, Santos, Sales, Shalulile

Kaizer Chiefs: Form and Statistics

Kaizer Chiefs started the season strong, winning their first three league matches. However, they struggled towards the end of the year, picking up just two points from their last two games in 2025. As a result, Chiefs, led by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, sit fourth in the league, four points behind leaders Orlando Pirates, who have a game in hand. Co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef commented on Luke Baartman’s long-awaited debut after the teenager played in the 0-0 draw against TS Galaxy on Sunday. Baartman, a 19-year-old SA U20 international, came on as an 80th-minute substitute and impressed the technical team with his brief performance. Baartman joined Chiefs from Cape Town Spurs before the 2025/26 season but faced delays in registration due to a clearance dispute. He and fellow Spurs attacker Asanele Velebayi were initially blocked from joining Chiefs after their former club claimed they still had active contracts. The PSL Dispute Resolution Chamber ruled both players free agents, allowing them to officially register with Chiefs. While some young players have been promoted to the senior team, many have struggled to make an impact, competing with top professionals. DDC assistant coach Dillon Sheppard explained this challenge.

Kaizer Chiefs News and Lineup

Cape Town-based sustainable brand Sealand has teamed up with Kaizer Chiefs for a new collaboration. Sealand will create a limited-edition capsule of bags made from waste materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. These high-quality, durable bags are crafted sustainably. Sealand is well-known among surfers and outdoor enthusiasts for its eco-friendly products. The brand focuses on making gear and apparel responsibly, using waste materials or ethically sourced fabrics. Each item is handmade by skilled craftspeople. In team news, Chiefs lost Gaston Sirino to injury in their last match. Rushwin Dortley is still recovering from a knee injury, and Aden McCarthy is also out. Winger Glodi Lilepo is doubtful, but striker Khanyisa Mayo is back. Former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe took the Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge team on a tour of Leeds United’s Elland Road, his old home ground.

🔖 Kaizer Chiefs Expected Lineup

Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1): Petersen; Solomons, Kwinika, Miguel, Cross; Maboe, Mthethwa; Vilakazi, Shabalala, Mmodi; Ighodaro.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Head-to-Head statistics

Sundowns are the favorites again. They have won 21 of their 48 past meetings with Chiefs, who have won 15. Sundowns also come into this match on a six-game win streak against Chiefs. Their confidence is high after securing the 2024-25 league title, their eighth in a row. This makes them the standard of consistency in South African football.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Betting Tips & Odds

• This match is one of the most exciting of the PSL season. Both teams have started strong and are title contenders.
• Sundowns are unbeaten in 16 of their last 17 matches and currently lead the PSL. However, they will be without Themba Zwane and Teboho Mokoena.
• Kaizer Chiefs have won 6 of their last 11 PSL matches and kept clean sheets in their last 3 away games. They also have 5 clean sheets in their last 6 matches against Chippa United.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs match prediction, 13th December 2025

Sundowns are known for controlling the ball. The shift began when more foreign players joined the team, outnumbering the locals. Comparing last year's Sundowns to the current team shows a clear difference. The best Sundowns had Rulani Mokwena, Manqoba Mngqithi, and Steve Komphela. Now, it's a new challenge for the Brazilians. The big question is whether Miguel Cardoso is the right coach to bring them back to the top and help them defend their title.

Our match prediction is Mamelodi Sundowns to win with odds at 1.65 on the 1Xbetbookmaker.

Our betting tip is BTTS (no) with odds at 1.90 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Mamelodi Sundowns to win & under 2.5 total goals with odds at 3.10 on Betway bookmaker.