TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: The Rockets can’t afford to drop points on their home turf

On Wednesday, TS Galaxy will face off against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Mbombela Stadium. Both sides are currently the best home team in the league this season, but the visitors are well-positioned to secure the maximum points against the hosts. 

Last five games: LWWWL

The Rockets' three-game undefeated run ended with a defeat against a resurgent Cape Town Spurs team. It was a bad day at the office for TS Galaxy, who had seventeen shots and failed to find the back of the net. TS Galaxy conceded twice without a response for just the second time this season. TS Galaxy play one of the best football in the league and are 7th on the log with twenty-four points from fifty-one. The Rockets will rely solely on their home record to at least end up in the top half of the table this season, as they have won six, drawn twice, and lost once on their own turf.

Last five games: WDDDW

For the first time in four games, Mamelodi Sundowns scored more than two goals as they halted their three-game winless run. Lucas Rebeiro scored a hat trick to earn his side their first victory in three games against Amazulu at home. The Brazilians are one of the best teams in the continent and play the most beautiful football amongst their peers. Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defense in the league, although they have played fewer games. Mamelodi Sundowns have won seven and lost once on the road this season. 

Over their previous seven games, TS Galaxy have won twice while Mamelodi Sundowns have won five. Their most recent meeting ended in a (2-2) stalemate as TS Galaxy eliminated Sundowns in the round of 16 of the Carling Cup. The Rockets are the second-best home side in the division but march here with a defeat on the road against a struggling Cape Town Spurs. On the opposing end, Mamelodi Sundowns are yet to find their rhythm since returning from the AFCON break and have won once in four games. Both sides have an equal chance of coming off with the maximum points. However, we think this encounter will end in a halftime draw for 2.02.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.42.

Mamelodi Sundowns will struggle here but will likely secure a point here; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.67.

Good luck!