Marumo Gallants FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: A win is expected for the visitors

Marumo Gallants FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 September 2025

Marumo Gallants FC and Mamelodi Sundowns will settle scores at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. The visitors have remained unbeaten in all six games this season. Can they continue this run? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.

Marumo Gallants FC: form and statistics

Marumo Gallants FC played a 1-1 draw in their last game against Polokwane. Bheki Mabiza put the Bahlabane Ba Ntwa head in the 48th minute before they loss the lead in the 62nd minute. They remain winless in their last three games, with one draw and two defeats. They had begun the season with a 2-1 win over Richards Bay before getting a second against Orlando Pirates. They sit 8th on the table with seven points in five games, scoring five and conceding five.

Marumo Gallants FC: Team News and Lineup

Marumo Gallants will continue with a 4-3-3 formation in this game, which will have 40-year-old Washington Arubi in between the sticks. Arubi played the two games for Zimbabwe during the international break, and he is ready to return to club football.

Marumo Gallants FC Expected Lineup

Arubi, Ncube, Sikhosane, Chabatsane, Mabotja, Nhlapo, Mphambaniso, Sithole, Mabuza, Khumalo, Msendami

👤 Head coach: Dan Malesela

Mamelodi Sundowns: form and statistics

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 3-0 win over 10-man Magesi in their last game. Kutlwano Lethlaku opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, before Iqraam Rayners scored twice in the second half to secure the win. The Stylish Guys have won their last two games and have remained unbeaten in all six games this season. They have the best defense in the league, having conceded just once in the current campaign. They sit second on the table with 14 points in six games, scoring nine goals.

Mamelodi Sundowns: Team News and Lineup

The Brazilians have enjoyed the best of their squad this season, from the goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to other players in the team. I expect the coach, Miguel Cardoso, to stick with the starting 11 that won the game against Magesi.

Mamelodi Sundowns Expected Lineup

Williams, Mudau, Mvala, Kekana, Boutouil, Mokoena, Allende, Lorch, Zwane, Ribeiro, Shalulile.

👤 Head coach: Miguel Cardoso

Marumo Gallants FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns: head-to-head statistics

Marumo Gallants FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have met 12 times since 2020. Mamelodi Sundowns have won eight times, including the last six, and four games ended in a draw. The previous match between the two sides ended in a 3-1 win for the Brazilians.

Marumo Gallants FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Betting Tips & Odds

• Mamelodi Sundowns have won their last six games against Marumo Gallants. A win for the visitors is available at 1.41 odds on Betway;
• Mamelodi Sundowns have conceded fewer than three goals in five of their last six games in the league. 1xBet offers 1.60 odds for this market;
• Mamelodi Sundowns have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six games in the league. This option is available at 1.63 odds on 1xBet.

Marumo Gallants FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns match prediction, 17 September 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns have been exceptional since the start of the season, and I expect them to continue this great run. They have conceded just once to parade the best defence in the league. So, I think this game will end in a win for the visitors and also a clean sheet.

Our match prediction: Total 1: Under 0.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Mamelodi Sundowns to win and Both Teams to Score — No at a coefficient of 1.95 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.61 in the Bet365 bookmaker.