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by Devesh Jaganath in CAF Champions League Predictions
The time has come - Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids are set to lock horns in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Brazilians last won this competition in 2015-16, while PYR are in search of their maiden Champions League title. Check out our match prediction below!
After six consecutive seasons of reaching the quarters and semi-finals, Mamelodi Sundowns are finally back in the final of Africa’s premier club competition and are also en route to completing the double this season. Pyramids, on the other hand, have experienced an incredible rise and are set to feature in the final of the Champions League in just their second season competing in the tournament.
Bookmakers have installed the first-leg hosts as clear favourites in this contest, but can they live up to expectations? Let’s get into the key stats at play in this match and try to find out.
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The Best Betting Odds for Mamelodi Sundowns v Pyramids FC Match
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1.7 | 3 | 5.5 |
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1.62 | 3.2 | 6 |
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1.67 | 3.1 | 5.25 |
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1.71 | 3.14 | 5.1 |
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1.77 | 2.9 | 5.14 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC?
Our prediction for the Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC match is: Mamelodi Sundowns wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/05/2025 between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.04% for a win of Mamelodi Sundowns against Pyramids FC with odds of 1.77 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC is 24.39% with odds of 3.2 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.56% chance ⭐ for a win of Pyramids FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns with odds of 6 at Betway.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC Form
Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
14 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
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3 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
30 Apr 2025 - Premier Soccer League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
11 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
7 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
30 Apr 2025 - Premier Soccer League
19 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
13 Apr 2025 - FA Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
3 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
25 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
8 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
16 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
5 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
13 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
9 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
4 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
30 Apr 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
25 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
12 Apr 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
1 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
28 Mar 2025 - Egypt Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Egypt Cup
12 Mar 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
13 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
9 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
4 May 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
30 Apr 2025 - Egyptian Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Mamelodi Sundowns - Pyramids FC: Form Analysis
Mamelodi Sundowns are having another excellent season, having already claimed their eighth consecutive PSL title, ending the domestic league season with 73 points in 28 games.
In this competition, Masandawa finished second in their group with nine points before beating ES Tunis 1-0 on aggregate in the last eight and taking down Al Ahly on the away goals rule in the semis.
Notably, the hosts are unbeaten on home soil in the Champions League this season, posting three wins and three draws in their six games to date.
Sundowns have kept five clean sheets in six home games in this competition this season!
Meanwhile, Pyramids are also having a very good season, hot on the heels of Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League, now trailing Africa’s top club by two points in the Playoff round.
PYR also finished second in their Champions League group with 13 points and went on to knock out AS Far 4-3 on aggregate in the quarter-final and Orlando Pirates 3-2 in the final four.
However, the visitors have not been great on the road in this competition, winning only one of their six away games to date (W1 D3 L2), while failing to score in four of their last five outings.
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Mamelodi Sundowns & Pyramids FC Squad Analysis
Sundowns will have to make do without the services of experienced defender Rivaldo Coetzee, who is still on the mend from an ACL injury sustained against Cape Town City last October.
That should see the Brazilians deploy Aubrey Modiba, Mosa Lebusa, Grant Kekana and Khuliso Mudau as the defensive quartet in front of Ronwen Williams between the sticks.
Peter Shalulile has been the host's top scorer in the competition with three goals and will almost certainly lead the line for his side this weekend.
Fiston Mayele and Ibrahim Adel are the joint top scorers in the Champions League this season!
Indeed, Pyramids have been excellent in front of goal at home this season, but they will need the likes of Mayele and Adel to find something in this match to take back for the second leg.
Abdelrahman Magdy and Ramadan Sobhi have both missed league matches in recent weeks due to injury and are listed as doubts for this weekend’s trip to Pretoria.
Sobhi scored the crucial equaliser against the Bucs in the semi-final but has been struggling with recurring fitness issues, and reports suggest that he could be headed out of the club at the end of this season.
Most goals and assists
Mamelodi Sundowns
Pyramids FC
L. Ribeiro
(16 Goals)
Mamelodi Sundowns - Pyramids FC Key Points
- Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have not lost a single PSL or Champions League home game this season.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have kept five clean sheets in their six home games in this competition.
- Pyramids have only won one of their six away Champions League games this season.
- Pyramids have failed to score in four of their last five away games in this competition.
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Our Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC Prediction
While Mamelodi Sundowns have not been prolific in the CAF Champions League this season, their defence has been impeccable, having only conceded five goals in their 12 games, and just one in six at home.
That does not bode well for the visitors, who, despite scoring freely on their home patch, have struggled to find the back of the net on the road, registering only two goals in their six outings. Therefore, our Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids prediction is Mamelodi Sundowns wins the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC - Other Interesting Predictions
Both teams to score (NO)
Mamelodi Sundowns have kept five clean sheets in their six home games in this competition, while Pyramids have failed to score in four of their last five CAF Champions League away matches.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC match : Frequently asked questions
The CAF Champions League final between Sundowns and Pyramids will be played on May 24 at 14:00 GMT.
The CAF Champions League final first leg between Sundowns and Pyramids will take place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
The CAF Champions League final between Sundowns and Pyramids will be broadcast on DSTV across most countries in Africa.
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