Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Line-up and Match Prediction

Mamelodi Sundowns are where they want to be in the Betway Premiership – top of the standings with a 15-point lead after playing 19 league games so far this season.

But despite their lead, it’s still early to regard the Brazilians as the incoming champions as they’ve played four more games than the second-placed Orlando Pirates.

And so, that's why they’ll want to get better of rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who’ll visit them at Lucas Masterpieces on Saturday (3.30pm kick-off), and extend their lead on top of the log.

Chiefs have blown hot and cold this season as they are still finding the balance between rebuilding and winning games under coach Nasreddine Nabi.

Recent Form

Sundowns' Last 5 Prem Games: W-L-W-W-W

Chiefs' Last 5 Prem Games: W-L-D-W-L

Injuries

Sundowns:

• Siyabonga Nyanga (shoulder)
• Ronwen Williams (doubt)
• Siyabonga Mabena (ACL)

Chiefs:

• Bongani Sam (leg)
• Edson Castillo (fibula)
• Ashley Du Preez (arm)
• Sibongiseni Mthethwa (muscle)

Key Players

Sundowns – Lucas Ribeiro
Ribeiro has had an outstanding season at Sundowns. He has a knack for goals and assists in his tank. As a result, he’s the league’s top scorer with 11 goals so far.

Chiefs – Makabi Lilepo
The lanky DRC international has hit the ground running at Chiefs since arriving this summer. He has scored three goals in five games, so far, for the side.

Head-to-Head

Last league matches: 36

• Sundowns won: 16
• Chiefs won: 12
• Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Sundowns (4-1-3-2): February; Mudau, Suarez, Kekana, Modiba, Mokoena, Adams, Allende; Ribeiro, Rayners, Shalulile

Chiefs (4-2-3-1): Bvuma; Frosler, Miguel, Dortley, Dove, Cele, Maart, Mmodi, Lilepo, Shabalala, Morris

DISCLAIMER: The lineup is only a prediction and may not reflect the official team sheet, which is usually announced closer to match time.

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