The two teams previously met at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on January 6, 2023. They fought for victory less than a year earlier. Tensions are definitely high on both sides because the Mamelodi Sundowns team and fans are hoping for a win similar to the one they got in their last match.
Predictions indicate that the day will be warm in Pretoria, with high temperatures reaching 28°C. However, the high likelihood of rain could make playing a 90-minute match challenging for the teams. By taking on Richards Bay, Mamelodi Sundowns will attempt to build on their weekend victory over Orlando Pirates. Will Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance in the PSL continue when they take on Richards Bay in Nedbank Cup action on Tuesday?
Match details
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Richards Bay FC
- South African Cup South Africa
- Date – 07/02/2023
- Starting time – 17:30 UTC
Prediction
The Brazilians maintained their dominance over the league as they extended their winning streak to thirteen matches. Mamelodi Sundowns, the current champion, have won this competition six times. Mamelodi Sundowns are a strong contender for the title this year, and we are confident that they will advance to the next level here.
Natal Rich Boys are ahead going into this game after losing to Moroka Swallows. Richards Bay is in third place in the standings with 31 points out of a possible fifty-seven. Their best performance came two years ago when they defeated Kaizer Chiefs in the round of 32. They have never won this cup before. Richards Bay is the second-best away team this season, with five wins, three draws, and two losses.
Head to head
| Head To Head | ||
| Wins | Draws | Wins |
| Statistics | ||
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 6 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
Lineup
Mamelodi Sundowns squad is:
- Forwards: Thabiso Kutumela, Amethyst Bradley Ralani, Abubeker Nasser, Peter Shalulile, Marcelo Allende, Gastón Sirino, Neo Maema, Lebohang Maboe, Gift Motupa, Lesedi Kapinga
- Midfielders: Thapelo Morena, Sphelele Mkhulise, Sipho Mbule, Bongani Zungu, Themba Zwane, Cassius Mailula, Erwin Saavedra, Andile Jali, Teboho Mokoena, Domingo, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Luvuyo Phewa, Jerome Karelse
- Defenders: Grant Kekana, Mosa Lebusa, Rushine De Reuck, Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Rivaldo Coetzee, Brian Onyango, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Terrence Mashego, Sifiso Ngobeni, Katlego Mohamme
- Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Kennedy Mweene, Denis Onyango, Reyaad Pieterse
Richards Bay FC squad is:
- Forwards: Yanela Mbuthuma, Katleho Makateng, Ovella Ochieng, Michael Gumede, Sanele Barns, Sakhile Hlongwa, Moses Mthembu, Langelihle Mhlongo
- Midfielders: Siphamandla Themba Mtolo, Ndiviwe Mdabuka, Nkanyiso Zungu, Luvuyo Memela, Somila Ntsundwana, Lwandile Sandile Mabuya, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa, Siyanda Msane, Khetha Shabalala, Thulani Gumede, Siphosethu Meveni
- Defenders: Romario Dlamini, Ashay Sewlall, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Abel Mabaso, Mpho Mathebula, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Katlego Jackson Maphathe
- Goalkeepers: Neil Boshoff, Jamal Salim, Malcolm Jacobs
Betting Tips
In their previous matches, the Brazilians prevailed in both. Even with their fringe players, we expect Mamelodi Sundowns to win this game for 1.41. It does not appear that they will lose soon.
Richards Bay has the ability to exert influence in this circumstance because Mamelodi Sundowns will be more focused on their CAF championship campaign sometime next week. The visitors might be able to draw here at halftime for 2.07
Here, expect fewer than 2.5 goals in total for 1.70.
Where to watch
- SuperSport.com.
- DStv.
- Showmax.
- Box Office.
- M-Net.