Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance prediction and betting tips on April 26, 2024
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Game Prediction
On April 26, 2024, in Pretoria, the second leg of the CAF Champions League semifinals will take place. Mamelodi Sundowns will attempt to take revenge against Esperance for their narrow defeat in Tunisia.
Key statistics and trends:
The South African champions have failed to win three games in a row: they had two consecutive draws after their defeat in the first leg of the semifinals.
Only once in 11 matches this spring has the "total over 2.5 goals" been observed with this team. Moreover, there have been only two goalless draws during this period.
The guests (Esperance) have remained unbeaten in all competitions since December 1st.
Mamelodi Sundowns - Form analysis: the grand is on the decline
The "Brazilians" have been and remain the best club in South Africa. It's widely expected that they will secure their seventh consecutive league title in 2024. However, it's unlikely that they will be able to maintain their status as continental leaders. In the Champions League playoffs, they haven't been the favorites so far. They only defeated Young Africans in the quarterfinals after a series of goalless draws. Their trip to North Africa resulted in a 0-1 loss.
Esperance - Form analysis: pragmatic play delivers results
The "Blood and Gold" have regained their leadership in the domestic arena, also without displaying spectacular football. They secured 10 wins with two draws in 12 matches, with a notable goal difference of 20-5. This trend continues in the CAF Champions League as well. In the quarterfinals against ASCK Mimosas, they didn't score any goals, but they confidently won the penalty shootout after a series of goalless draws.
Mamelodi Sundowns: Team news
There's a chance that all key players will be available.
Esperance: Team news
They have brought their optimal lineup to South Africa.
Possible starting lineups:
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams - Lunga, Mvala, Kekana, Mudau - Modiba, Aubas, Zwane, Allende - Ribeiro, Lorch
Esperance: Memmich - Ben Khemida, Tugay, Meriah, Ben Ali - Gasha, Aolou, Shalali, Teka, Yan - Rodrigues
Previous matches
These teams have met three times before, all in the Champions League. Tunisians had the upper hand with 2 wins and a single defeat in 6 matches.
Free prediction for the Mamelodi Sundowns - Esperance match on April 26:
These teams have scored only once in their 5 playoff matches, which was in the first leg of the semifinals. Moreover, there were only 5 shots on target throughout the entire match. Therefore, the recommendation is to bet on "total under 2.0 goals" (odds - 1.8).