Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium
2026
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This one carries real weight: Golden Arrows lead the MTN8 semi-final 1-0 after stunning Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg, and a positive result would send them into their first-ever MTN8 final. For Sundowns, it's about salvaging a season and ending a five-year wait for the trophy.
Arrows go in full of confidence, having not conceded in eight straight matches under coach Pitso Dladla, with Junior Dion the man who settled the first leg and last season's league top scorer. Goalkeeper Edward Maova deputises again with Thakasani Mbanjwa sidelined. Sundowns responded to that defeat with a 5-2 league win over AmaZulu, and lean on Cassius Mailula, back from Toronto FC in fine scoring form, plus Tashreeq Matthews for the comeback. They're missing Khuliso Mudau (Achilles) and Jayden Adams, though Teboho Mokoena is fit again.
Sundowns have never overturned an MTN8 semi-final deficit away from home. Our prediction: 1-1
Head to Head
10
Golden Arrows wins
11
Draws
23
Mamelodi Sundowns wins
Goals: 33 - 69

