The Tshwane derby, featuring SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns, is set to take place this week in the second round of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.
This highly anticipated clash is the second biggest derby of the South African football calendar, with both teams vying for bragging rights in the nation's capital.
Masandawana will be striving to secure maximum points from their away fixture in order to consolidate their position at the summit of the league table.
Meanwhile, United will be seeking to retain all three points from their home fixture in pursuit of their aim of returning to the summit of the league standings.
FORM GUIDE
Sundowns maintained an unblemished record in their last five Betway Premiership fixtures, including a resounding 4-0 victory over Golden Arrows, as they pursue their title defense.
The Brazilians currently occupy first position in the league standings, having amassed 36 points from 13 matches, a six-point advantage over second-placed Orlando Pirates, who have a game in hand.
The Swanky Boys, on the other hand, come from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of SuperSport United. They sit in the 11th place on the table with 16 points after 15 games.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
SuperSport United last defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in league play during the first round of the 2022/23 season.
In their subsequent four meetings, Sundowns have been the stronger side, winning three times and drawing once.
TEAM NEWS
Sundowns are dealing with a lengthy injury list, including Themba Zwane, Arthur Sales, Siyabonga Mabena, Thapelo Morena, and Khuliso Mudau.
SuperSport United are also missing Bradley Grobler, who continues to recover from a long-term injury.
TIME, VENUE AND WHERE TO WATCH
The match will take place at SuperSport’s backyard Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Tshwane at 19:30. It will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Sundowns:
Williams, Johannes, Grant Kekana, Malibongwe, Aubrey Modiba, Kobamelo Kodisang, Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Lucas Ribeiro, Peter Shalulile, Iqraam Rayners
SuperSport:
Mbanjwa, Mobbie, Okon, Mbangossoum, Ndebele, Rapoo, Ndlovu, Poggenpoel, Pule, Saile, Magidigidi
