Sep 2nd features a match where SuperSport United will host Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 14th placed SuperSport United is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Richards Bay. Bradley Grobler scored the first goal for SuperSport United in the 50th minute from the penalty spot, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Richards Bay couldn’t muster any offence and SuperSport United ran away with the shutout win. SuperSport United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10, while mamelodi Sundowns is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Stellenbosch. Neo Maema scored the first goal for Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2nd minute, then Peter Shalulile added another in the 41st minute on a feed from Thapelo James Morena At the end of 90 a dissapointed Stellenbosch couldn’t manage to score, and Mamelodi Sundowns took the shutout win. Mamelodi Sundowns is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Mamelodi Sundowns won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Mamelodi Sundowns is glad to have Peter Shalulile in top form. In the last 5 matches the defender has scored four goals. Grobler has been the most prolific scorer on SuperSport United in his last five matches with two goals.