For the second time this week Sundowns clash with Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership, the game takes place on Sunday and Downs, who have home advantage are looking to open up a 5 point lead at the top of the standings.
Mamelodi Sundowns
When these teams met on Wednesday Sundowns came through with a 1-0 win thanks to a second half goal from Marcelo Allende. Downs also missed a penalty later in the game which would have made the victory more comfortable but they got the job done and landed a significant blow in the title race.
Sundowns come into this fixture 2 points in front of Pirates in the title race and both teams have played 26 of their 30 matches. After this Downs’ Betway Premiership run in comprises of home fixtures against Chiefs and Siwelele and they finish up away to TS Galaxy.
Although Sundowns dropped points in a recent 0-0 draw at Richards Bay and another draw with Stellenbosch in a home fixture they are 13 unbeaten in the league and 11 of those games have been won. Their only league defeat this season came away to Golden Arrows back in September.
Polokwane City
Polokwane remain in sixth spot and still very much on course for a top half finish. They boast the fourth best away record in the league, 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, scoring just the 10 goals and only conceding 8. Recent away results include a 2-1 win at TS Galaxy and a 1—1 draw at Chippa.
The Betting:
Sundowns can be backed at 3/10 to win the game with the draw priced at 36/10 and Polokwane are 17/2 shots
A game of 3 goals or more in total is priced at even money and it’s 33/20 for both teams to score
The Verdict:
Polokwane didn’t threaten much in midweek and now do the travelling. I’m hoping there are 3 goals or more in this for Sundowns.
Bets: Sundowns total foals over 2.5 at 17/10 with Sportingbet
Note, odds are subject to change