Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, squad news, form and predictions

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Cardoso’s squad has been hit by a wave of injuries with right-back Khuliso Mudau the latest causualty after ruputuring his achillies which will see him sidelined for months.

He joins Keanu Cupido and Arthur Sales on the long term injury list, with both Teboho Mokoena and Antonio Van Wyk reportedly managing niggles that could see them miss out again.

Monnapule Saleng has been frozen out over repeated disciplinary issues and Nuno Santos was reported to be unsettled around a possible transfer exit.

“We know Amazulu are a good team, a tough team too but so are we. They are well rested, which is not an excuse," Aubrey Modiba said ahead of the game.

"They have dangerous players that are speedy. I, however, believe our coaches are going to put up a team that is going to do well on the day and hopefully we get the maximum points.

"We are expecting a pound-for-pound game. It’s going to be an exciting game to watch,” the defender said. 

Arthur Zwane’s side arrive in Atteridgeville full of belief with an unbeaten league record following their 2-0 victory over Siwelele FC last weekend.

AmaZulu’s only significant absentee is first-choice goalkeeper Darren Johnson, who remains out with a long-term injury, meaning Wilfried Kouassi will likely continue in goal.

There are no suspensions for Usuthu either, giving Zwane a near-full-strength squad to choose from for the clash with the CAF Champions League winners.

Sundowns enjoy a massive win advantage over AmaZulu in their 40 previous meetings, having won 27 of them to AmaZulu's five, with eight draws.

Sundowns form: L W D W W

Coming into this fixture, Sundowns are coming off their first loss of the season after going down 1-0 to Golend Arrows in their MTN8 first leg semi final.

AmaZulu form: W D W W W

A victory against Sundowns would serve as a major statement of intent for the Durban outfit as they look to entrench themselves in the continental qualification spots for next season, and possibly even push to be considered title contenders.

Most recent head-to-head record:

GOAL Prediction:

Home win: 25%

Draw: 57%

Away win: 18%

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