The South African Premier League action continues on Tuesday the 27th of January with one standalone fixture on the schedule as Sekhukhune United host Mamelodi Sundowns. We take a closer look at the encounter from a betting angle.
Premiership Outright Betting – click here to bet
Orlando Pirates 2.30
Mamelodi Sundowns 2.70
Kaizer Chiefs 4.25
Sekhukhune 21.00
Pirates have moved to the top of the betting boards for the 1st time.
Sekhukhune vs Mamelodi Sundowns – click here to bet
Sekhukhune come into this fixture sitting 5th on the table with 26 points from 15 matches following a solid start to their campaign. They have recorded seven wins, five draws and suffered just three defeats so far in the league and boast a positive goal difference of +8.
Their recent form has been steady, having lost just one of their last five matches in the league. They were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Orlando Pirates last time out on the 24th of January, after suffering a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch in their previous outing. Prior to that, they picked up a hard fought 1-0 away win over Magesi and drew 1-1 with Marumo Gallants and Richards Bay.
Mamelodi Sundowns sit top of the standings with 29 points from 14 fixtures, however Pirates are level on points with a game in hand. They have managed eight wins, five draws and just one defeat, scoring 22 goals while conceding only 7. They have lost once on the road in 7 starts this season.
Sundowns come into this match in strong form, having beaten Orbit College 2-0 at home on the 19th. Prior to that they drew 1-1 away to Siwelele, edged TS Galaxy 1-0 at home and were held to a 1-1 draw by Orlando Pirates at Loftus. They also recorded a dominant 4-1 home win over Richards Bay earlier in the season.
Head-to-Head:
These sides have met on several occasions in recent seasons, with Mamelodi Sundowns dominating the matchup. Sundowns have won seven of the last eight meetings, with the remainder ending in a draw.
Their most recent clash came in March 2025 during the Nedbank Cup where Sundowns ran out 1-0 winners. Last season Sundowns also claimed a 4-2 victory on the road, while they beat Sekhukhune 3-0 in the reverse leg a few months before.
Odds: Sekhukhune 5.75 | Draw 3.50 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1.69
Verdict:
Sekhukhune have been competitive and difficult to beat at home but they have struggled to convert draws into wins in recent weeks. Mamelodi Sundowns on the other hand continue to grind out results and have a strong historical record in this fixture.
Given the above, Sundowns look well placed to edge this encounter, although it may not be a comfortable win. I am betting on an away win with 3 goals or less in the game.
Bet: Result and Totals – Mamelodi Sundowns and Under 3.5 Goals at 2.10
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
