Hostilities will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns lock horns in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) on Saturday evening. Kick-off time is scheduled for 20:00 pm South African time. Will Mamelodi Sundowns pick up their fourth straight win of the league season?
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Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns probable lineups
Chippa United
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Zuko Mdunyelwa, Roscoe Pietersen, Justice Chabalala, Azola Ntsabo
Midfielders: Thabiso Lebiso, Goodman Mosele, Ayabulela Konqobe, Siphelele Luthuli, Sirgio Kammies
Forwards: Augustine Mulenga
After starting the season with a 4-4-2 formation, coach Morgan Mammila reverted to a 4-4-1-1 setup in his last two games as his side continued to search for their first win of the season.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Abdelmounaim Boutouil
Midfielders: Marcelo Allende, Rivaldo Coetzee, Teboho Mokoena, Neo Maema
Forwards: Lesiba Nku, Siyanda Nyanga, Themba Zwane
Rulani Mokwena's side dispatched Lamontville Golden Arrows 4-0 at home in their last match but the injury to star player Peter Shalulile was the only disappointment from the convincing win. He is expected to miss the clash with Chippa United; aside from that, Mamelodi Sundowns have no injury concerns.
Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed lineups
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Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns predictions
Prediction 1: Less Than Three Goals
Considering Chippa United scored just once in their last five matches, it's no surprise that we're taking the under 2.5 goals option for this clash. Chippa were resolute at the back with four of their last matches going under 2.5 and three of those skirmishes ended goalless. Also, it is worth mentioning that four of the last six meetings between Chippa and Sundowns featured less than three goals.
Prediction 2: Both Teams to Score – No
Chippa United did not score in four of their last five games, they did not also score in three of their last four meetings with the Sundowns. We'll like to point out that Masandawana did not concede in their last two games, all these facts bear towards one thing, a situation where just one team gets to score in this clash.
Prediction 3: Mamelodi Sundowns to Win
The PSL defending champions have won seven straight games and no losses in their last 15. They've registered no losses in 10 clashes with Chippa United (eight wins and two draws). On the other hand, Chippa have no wins in their last five matches and have only picked up two draws in the last ten encounters with the league leaders. With all these in mind, we expect nothing less than a win for Sundowns.
Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns head to head
Chippa United have not had the best of results in this fixture. As a matter of fact, Morgan Mammila's team have only picked two wins out of 20 matches played between them since 2015. Meanwhile, Sundowns have won 13 times, with five games ending in stalemates.
Where to watch Chippa United vs Orlando live on TV
You can catch all the action live on Supersport Variety, Supersport PSL and DSTV Now if you live in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya or Ghana.
This article was most recently revised and updated 12 months ago