MAGESI FC VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: BETTING ODDS, KICK-OFF TIME, PLAYERS TO WATCH & MORE!

Mamelodi Sundowns will turn their attention to the Betway Premiership after securing a place in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals. Their next match is an away fixture against relegation-threatened Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Magesi FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns | Wednesday 22 January | Old Peter Mokaba Stadium | Kick-off 19:30

To Win Match

Magesi FC 16/1 | Draw 42/10 | Sundowns 1/5

Magesi FC

The newly promoted side has been experiencing all sorts of problems following their Carling Knockout Cup triumph, they have gone on a six-match winless run including five defeats and one draw.

Their last victory was against tonight’s opponents where they made history by lifting the Carling Cup. The downward spiral saw the then-head coach Clinton Larsen departing the club and being replaced by Owen Da Gama who is yet to turn things around.

Assistant coach Papi Zothwane has reportedly left the club and is on his way to Richards Bay FC where Larsen was also linked with a move to the KZN side.

Magesi are at the bottom of the log having collected seven points after winning one match, playing four draws and losing seven out of their twelve opening league matches.

They will need to draw inspiration from their last meeting with Sundowns where they shocked them to a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Tshepo Kakora and Delano Abrahams.

Mamelodi Sundowns FC

Masandawana will be looking to tighten their grip at the helm of the log standings. They began the season on a good note and look to be on their way to lifting their eighth consecutive league title.

This is Sundowns’ first league match this year, their last Betway Premiership encounter was against Richards Bay FC on 28 December 2024 where they recorded a resounding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Arthur Sales and Lucas Ribeiro.

Miguel Cardoso looks to be settling well in the club since joining in November last year following the exit of Manqoba Mngqithi. He recently bolstered his squad with highly-rated Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams from Stellenbosch FC.

Cardoso explained that Adams would need to fight for his place in the starting lineup. “Any player that joins this group has to prove himself, whether it’s Jayden or anyone else. We won’t give gifts to anyone; they’ll have to arrive and show that they are better than our players, and then we will see,” he said.

“That comes from work on a daily basis, so Jayden and anyone who comes to the group will have to prove themselves. I had a chance to write to him, and we expect that he dreams big and works hard. If that happens, then everybody will help us, for sure.” Cardoso concluded.

Players to watch

Namibian striker Peter Shalulile appears to have regained his form, finding the back of the net in his last two matches after a slow start to the season. So far, he has scored six goals in 25 appearances across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Lucas Ribeiro, widely regarded as the league’s top player at the moment, has had an impressive start to the 2024/25 season, contributing eight goals and seven assists in 23 matches across all competitions.

Despite Magesi’s struggles, Tshepo Kakora has delivered consistent performances, scoring crucial goals, including the opener in the final against Sundowns. He, alongside Wonderboy Makhubu, is expected to pose a significant threat to the visitors’ defense.

How to watch?

The match will be held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium and will be broadcast live on SuperSport channel 202 on DStv. Live coverage will also be available on several SABC radio stations, with streaming options on Showmax and DStv Stream.

Head-to-head stats

23/11/2024: Magesi FC 2 – 1 Mamelodi Sundowns

Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns to win and over 1.5 at 6/10

These two sides are at opposite ends of each other and a lot has changed since their last and only meeting, they are both under the guidance of new coaches. With Pirates hot on the heels of Sundowns, they are expected to go all out for all three points.

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