Polokwane vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction, odds & betting tips 30/08/2023

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Polokwane City - Mamelodi Sundowns

South Africa Premier - Peter Mokaba Stadium

5th Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Polokwane vs Mamelodi Sundowns Top Picks and Best Predictions

The most decorated team in South African football, Mamelodi Sundowns started the new season with an impressive winning streak.

Statistics and Current Market Fluctuations for Polokwane vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction

These are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

10/03/21

South Africa Cup South

Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City

4

0

02/09/20

South Africa Premier PSL

Polokwane City

Mamelodi Sundowns

0

3

21/12/19

South Africa Premier PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City

1

0

19/02/19

South Africa Premier PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City

1

1

07/08/18

South Africa Premier PSL

Polokwane City

Mamelodi Sundowns

0

2

Last Five - Polokwane City

25/09/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Amazulu

Polokwane City

0

0

D

30/08/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City

2

0

L

26/08/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Golden Arrows

Polokwane City

3

2

L

19/08/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Ajax Cape Town

Polokwane City

1

3

W

09/08/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Stellenbosch FC

Polokwane City

0

1

W

Last Five - Mamelodi Sundowns

23/09/23

South Africa Supa 8 Cup South

Kaizer Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns

1

2

W

20/09/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns

0

1

W

15/09/23

CAF Champions League ACL

Bumamuru

Mamelodi Sundowns

0

4

W

02/09/23

South Africa Supa 8 Cup South

Kaizer Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns

1

1

D

30/08/23

South Africa Premier PSL

Polokwane City

Mamelodi Sundowns

0

2

W

This is how the bookies have settled the odds for the game:

Polokwane odds: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%

Draw odds: 3/1 (3.00) – 33.3%

Mamelodi Sundowns odds: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%

Polokwane vs Mamelodi Sundowns odds are clear cut with the visiting team the expected winner. The defending champions have a probability rate of winning set at 73 percent. Visit our football predictions today page for the latest picks and odds from the South African Premier Soccer League and the rest of the offers across the markets. Here are some offers regarding this particular duel: Polokwane taking a surprising lead after the opening 45 minutes of play could award you with odds of 8/1 (8.00) – 12.5% and looking for a total of Over 3.5 Goals, the value is set at 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%.

Polokwane vs Mamelodi Sundowns Lineups, Team News, and Match Information

Polokwane

Strangely, Polokwane's first two games this league season featured only one goal per match, but in their last two encounters, the situation escalated on both ends of the field with their goal difference now standing at 6-5. Polokwane has two wins and losses in their opening four rounds, but now against the reigning champions they are facing six games in a row without a win. Polokwane will hope that their attack could be the one that breaks through one of the toughest defenses in the league.

Potential lineup: Mathebula, Nikani, Matuludi, Nkaki, Nkwe, Maphangule, Appollis, Ramabu, Dhladhla, Mashikinya, Mapfumo.

Mamelodi Sundowns

The best team in South Africa won its 13th title last season which is the best mark in the league history. They are one of the clubs that has been in the championship from its inception and this season alone they already proved why the club is top-ranked once again. They started the campaign with five wins out of the same number of matches and with a goal difference of 11-2. The team, however, has some injury problems: Rushine De Reuck, Mosa Lebusa, Sifiso Ngobeni, Thapelo Morena, Khuliso Mudau, Neo Maema, Sphelele Mkhulise, Abubeker Nasir, Thapelo Maseko, and Peter Shalulie all have some health issues.

Potential lineup: Williams, Mvala, Modiba, Kekana, Allende, Mokoena, Boutouil, Coetzee, Costa, Nku, Mendieta.

Player to Watch: Lucas Costa

The Brazilian striker is the leading attacker for Mamelodi Sundowns. Costa joined the team a month and a half ago from Belgium's side Beveren. He has spent most of his career in Belgium since arriving at a lower league team Virton three years ago.

This season, Costa scored two goals with a single assist while playing in four matches, starting almost each one. His career stats stand at 26 goals and 17 assists in 95 matches played. Costa's talents should be on full display in the Premier Soccer League where he has already shown glimpses of his talent.

Starting lineups

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

Polokwane City

11

Oswin Appollis

33

Langelihle Ndlovu

19

Douglas Mapfumo

40

Lindokuhle Mathebula

17

Given Mashikinya

34

Lebohang Petrus Nkaki

6

Luciano Van Heerden

13

Samuel Bafana Nana

Substitutes

5

Francis Baloyi

16

Stevens Goovadia

31

Ntlweleng Obed Thuto

3

Tlou Nkwe

35

Lucky Baloyi

Mamelodi Sundowns

34

Mothobi Mvala

15

Junior Leandro Mendieta

11

Marcelo Allende

18

Themba Zwane

30

Ronwen Williams

23

Lucas Ribeiro

Substitutes

39

Lebohang Kgosana Maboe

7

Lesiba William Nku

14

Terrence Mashego

19

Bathusi Aubaas