Mamelodi Sundowns vs Supersport United Prediction: The Pretoria Derby will end in favour of the hosts

The Brazilians will lock horns against Supersport at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams will kick off their campaign tomorrow, and the hosts, who have won seven consecutive League titles, can’t afford to lose their opening home game. This will be the first Pretoria Derby meeting this season, and we expect it to be an exciting matchup.

The Brazilians, who had the chance to become the first unbeaten side in the league last season, lost their last game of the tournament. They were the best team in the division, scoring fifty-two goals and conceding eleven times.

After disagreements between the management and the coach, Rolani Mokwena stepped down, and his assistant was appointed. Since the new coach took over, Mamelodi Sundowns have managed two wins across four matches. 

The Brazilians head here after their (0-4) victory over Eswatini Champions, Mbabane Swallows, in the qualifying CAF Champions League round. 

Mamelodi Sundowns lost just a game at home last campaign, and they’ll be keen to maintain the record this time.

Gavin Hunt's side wrapped up their campaign in 7th spot, losing eight games. Supersport United were one point away from returning to the continental championship but were denied the place following their stalemate against Orlando Pirates.

Supersport United's only competitive game this campaign came against Orlando Pirates, where they lost (3-1) in the quarterfinals of the MTN 8 Cup.

They have strengthened their squad but still lack that bite in front of goal. 

Mamelodi Sundowns have won twelve, while Supersport have recorded five wins and three games ending in a share of the spoils over their previous twenty meetings. After changing coach, Mamelodi Sundowns look different and have now lost twice in four matches. Their recent victory was against an Eswatini team who had to play in South Africa because their pitch wasn’t good enough. At the same time, nothing has changed about Supersport United who were also knocked out by Orlando Pirates in the Cup game. 

This Derby has produced less than two goals over their last three meetings, and we believe this encounter won’t witness lots of goals. 

Mamelodi Sundowns will be keen to prove their doubters wrong by getting off to a flying start.

We think this game will witness less than a goal in both halves for 1.76.

Good luck!