Mamelodi Sundowns vs Mpheni Home Defenders Predictions & Tips - Sundowns to cruise past lower division side in Nedbank Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 14 Feb 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 14 Feb 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns won 14 of their last 16 PSL matches.
First-ever meeting between Sundowns and Mpheni Home Defenders.
Sundowns expected to cover the -3 goal handicap comfortably.

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Sundowns to batter third-tier minnows on Sunday (Getty Images).

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Sundowns are in good form and should be able to rest significant players and still win comfortably. I am backing the PSL champions to cover the -3 handicap.

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Mamelodi Sundowns Form & News
Mpheni Home Defenders Form & News

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 14 of their last 16 PSL matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have won to zero in 8 of their last 11 PSL matches.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between these clubs.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & News

Sundowns have won 14 of their 16 league matches. They’re nine points clear of second place at the summit having played two more matches.

A 2-1 league win at Magesi preceded a 5-2 win over lower league Sibanye Golden Stars 5-2 to reach this stage of the Nedbank Cup. Two league wins followed, beginning with a 4-0 win at home to Golden Arrows

After winning 3-0 at SuperSport United and 4-1 vs title rivals Orlando Pirates, they suffered a loss in midweek. They lost 1-0 at TS Galaxy with a paltry 0.52 xG produced.

Coach Miguel Cardoso is set to rotate his XI heavily. Dennis Onyango could start in goal young left back Asekho Tiwani should get a chance.

In attack, winger Thapelo Maseko and Kobamelo Kodisang are set for opportunities. Khuliso Mudau, Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee are out injured.

Mpheni Home Defenders Form & News

Limpopo-based Mpheni Home Defenders are the only amateur team remaining in the Nedbank Cup.

They play in the ABC Motsepe League side and beat Hungry Lions 3-1 to reach this stage of the competition.

Coach Sydwell Phuravhathu is set to play his best XI.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns v Mpheni Home Defenders

I'm backing Sundowns to beat the -3 handicap on Sunday.

Sundowns (-3 goals)

Handicap

@9/10 - 3 Units

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