Peter Mokaba Stadium will be on fire as fans troop in to watch Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns Premier Soccer League anticipated midweek clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 South African Standard Time on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.
Up Next 🔜 One more away encounter to close out the month!
⚽ Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns
📆 30 August
⏰ 17H00
🏟 Peter Mokaba Stadium
🏆 DStv Premiership
📺 SS 202
📲 #Sundowns #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/YHq2p27dMo— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 28, 2023
Buoyed by their historic league win of five straight games last Wednesday in their match against Richards Bay, Masandawana is now looking to equal yet another record; this time, Kaizer Chiefs‘ record of eight straight wins set at the start of the 2014/15 PSL season.
A win over Polokwane will put Sundowns two games away from achieving a rare feat in the league, and they have their eyes set for it.
On the other hand, Polokwane City will be confident in their home form this season, Duncan Lechesa side have won their past two games at home this campaign. It will be interesting to see how both teams play in this much anticipated clash.
Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns probable lineups
We have here our predicted lineups of how we think these teams will start this Premier Soccer League encounter.
Polokwane City
Goalkeeper: Lindokuhle Mathebula
Defenders: Tlou Nkwe, Lebohang Petrus Nkaki, Bulelani Nikani, Tholo Thabang Matuludi
Midfielders: Mokibelo Simon Ramabu, Oswin Reagan Appollis, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Lindokuhle Dhladhla
Forwards: Given Mashikinya, Douglas Mapfumo
Motivated by his team's recent performances at home in the league, Duncan Lechesa could retain his favourite 4-4-1-1 formation that has yielded good results, with Given Mashikinya playing just behind Douglas Mapfumo in the host frontline. Their mission is to remain in the league next season.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Mothobi Mvala, Rivaldo Coetzee, Grant Kekana
Midfielders: Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende.
Forwards: Junior Mendieta, Lucas Ribeiro, Lesiba Nku.
On the other hand, Masandawana are expected to line up in their favoured 4-3-3 formation with Mendieta expected to join Ribeiro and Nku in attack. Rulani Mokwena will be pleased to have a healthy squad to choose from; as Mamelodi Sundowns have no new injured or suspended players ahead of this game.
Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed lineups
Polokwane City
Mamelodi Sundowns
*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're released
Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns predictions
It's worth knowing that these teams have a mission to achieve and a bragging right to uphold. By this, we should expect an end-to-end affair in this heavyweight clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Prediction 1: Mamelodi Sundowns to Reign Supreme
We picked away to win because Masandawana have won five of the last six encounters at the home turf of Polokwane City ahead of this clash; with their only loss coming in 2018. It will interest you to know that Mokwena's team have won their last six matches across all competitions as well; they are having their best start to a season in the club's history. Meanwhile Polokwane have alternated between wins and losses, and their inconsistency will come into play when they take on the league's big boys at home.
Prediction 2: Mamelodi Sundowns to Score First
The league leaders have been in blistering form in front of the opposition goal post; they've opened the scoring in all of their six games across all competitions this season. The exciting thing about Sundowns is that they have players scoring in every position, giving the opposition a headache about who to keep an eye on. We are fairly convinced Mamelodi Sundowns will draw the first blood in this skirmish.
Prediction 3: Minimum of Three Goals
It is worth knowing that 7 of the 14 encounters between these teams have yielded at least three goals, Polokwane's last two league games saw a total of nine goals scored; while Sundowns' last six games witnessed at least three goals in three. Furthermore, the last two meetings between both teams also amounted to a minimum of three goals scored; all of these points towards a high-scoring affair.
Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head to Head
The Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture has happened on many occasions across all competitions in the past. Since 2014, these teams have met 14 times; 9 wins went the way of Rulani Mokwena's Sundowns side, while Polokwane City have 2 wins, with 3 games ending in draws.
We have here the last five results between these teams:
South Africa Cup 10/03/21
Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City
South Africa Premier 02/09/20
Polokwane City
Mamelodi Sundowns
South Africa Premier 21/12/19
Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City
South Africa Premier 19/02/19
Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City
South Africa Premier 07/08/18
Polokwane City
Mamelodi Sundowns
Where to watch Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns live in South Africa
Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns clash will be broadcast live in South Africa on DSTV Now, GOTV, and Supersport PSL channel 202 for fans viewing pleasure across the country.
Fans who're caught up with activities outside of their homes can as well catch up with the actions on both teams official TV platforms and YouTube channels.
This article was most recently revised and updated 11 months ago
