Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction and Betting Tips | 24th December 2024

Amazulu will play host to Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium in the Premier Soccer League on Monday. The hosts are aiming to pick up the pace while the visitors will be looking to maintain their momentum.

Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview

Amazulu have lost more games than they have won after eight rounds of matches in the new season. They have managed three wins and suffered five defeats, which leaves them in the 13th spot on nine points. With three other teams hot on their heels, the hosts could slump to the bottom of the standings if they fumble on Sunday.

Usuthu will have to be at their best to tame the fire-spitting visitors, even while playing at home. Amazulu’s last win over Mamelodi Sundowns dates back to December 2021. Since then, they have suffered multiple defeats against the visitors. Amazulu have won their last two matches at home and will be looking to stretch that run.

Mamelodi Sundowns have kicked off their title defense in a bright fashion and are expected to maintain this rhythm for a long time. They have been almost flawless, save for just one defeat, in nine matches, winning eight times. The visitors sit atop the standing on 24 points, enjoying a slim three-point gap over second-placed Orlando Pirates.

Masandawana will be keen to claim maximum points in Durban to avoid being possibly outstripped by Orlando Pirates. Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions but have lost once in their last five trips. The visitors have prevailed over Amazulu in the sides’ last two clashes, home and away.

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Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Amazulu have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches against Mamelodi Sundowns.
• Amazulu have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches at home against Mamelodi Sundowns.
• Amazulu have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Mamelodi Sundowns have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
• Amazulu have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Mamelodi Sundowns have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Amazulu – W-L-W-W-L, Mamelodi Sundowns – W-W-D-W-D.

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Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction

This fixture seems crucial for both sides. The hosts are pushing to avoid sliding to the bottom of the table while the visitors don’t want to lose the top spot.

Amazulu will mostly count on home advantage but will it be enough to stop a well-drilled Mamelodi Sundowns side?

Mamelodi Sundowns are the favorites based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Amazulu 1-3 Mamelodi Sundowns

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Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Mamelodi Sundowns to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Mamelodi Sundowns to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Amazulu to score - Yes