In this week 11 match on Dec 4th, Stellenbosch hosts Mamelodi Sundowns at Athlone Stadium in a meeting of these two closely matched Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 4th placed Stellenbosch, recorded a 0-1 loss against Royal AM. Tebogo Potsane struck first for Royal AM in the 59th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Stellenbosch couldn’t muster any offence and Royal AM ran away with the shutout win. Stellenbosch is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while 1st placed Mamelodi Sundowns is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Sekhukhune United. Neo Maema scored the first goal for Mamelodi Sundowns in the 21st minute, then Zwane added another in the 60th minute from the penalty spot In the end, Sekhukhune United couldn’t muster any offence and Mamelodi Sundowns ran away with the shutout win. Mamelodi Sundowns looks to continue their winning ways, having 8 wins in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Mamelodi Sundowns won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Mamelodi Sundowns is glad to have Peter Shalulile in top form. In the last five matches the defender has scored 4 goals. Ashley Du Preez has been the most effective weapon for Stellenbosch lately. The attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.