FC Nouadhibou vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction & Betting Tips - CAF Champions League

Prediction published on 22/02/2024, 11:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 24/02/2024 at 03:00 in CAF Champions League Prediction

Mamelodi Sundowns are a win away from advancing to the CAF Champions League quarterfinals ahead of their away game against Nouadhibou. Mauritanian outfit Nouadhibou go into this game bottom of Group A, while Sundowns are top. Three points separate the two sides, and Nouadhibou will hope to avoid a third loss in this group. One of their two defeats was handed down by Sundowns on Match Day 1. They were blanked 3-0 and another loss here will jeopardize their hopes of qualification for the quarters. The hosts come into this game having posted straight wins in their last three matches. Those were all in their domestic league and they’ll definitely understand this is a tougher assignment. Three straight clean sheets ahead of this game will serve to build their morale, but they will have to be at their best to stop Sundowns. Nouadhibou have failed to score in three of their four matches in this competition. Their only win came on Match Day 2, at home to Egyptian side Pyramids.

Mamelodi Sundowns are coming from a huge win in the Nedbank Cup, beating La Masia 6-1. The assignment against Nouadhibou will be tougher but Sundowns are expected to handle it well. They will be looking to replicate their performance in the 3-0 win at home on Match Day 1. In terms of experience, Sundowns have the edge in this encounter. Only TP Mazembe can match their continental pedigree in this group. Indeed, their only defeat in this group came at the hands of TP Mazembe. Three points in this game will all but secure Sundowns’ passage to the next round. The South African giants already have a commanding lead in their domestic league. They will hope to add this title to their rich list of accolades. Being unbeaten in their last nine matches means they will be favorites here even as they play away from home.