Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face Lamontville Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi this Wednesday in a highly anticipated Betway Premiership clash. Masandawana will be looking to continue their impressive unbeaten run and close the gap on league leaders Sekhukhune United.
Golden Arrows, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from their recent slump in form. After a promising start to the season, Abafana Bes'thende have suffered three consecutive league defeats, leaving them in 11th place on the table. Their most recent loss came against Sekhukhune United, a painful 1-0 defeat decided by a late goal.
Sundowns are coming off a dominant 3-1 victory over Durban City, showcasing their attacking prowess with goals from Marcelo Allende, Tashreeq Matthews, and Iqraam Rayners. Coach Miguel Cardoso will be hoping for a similar performance against Arrows, potentially unleashing new signings Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho, former Portugal under-20 stars, to bolster the squad.
However, Sundowns' coach Miguel Cardoso has faced some criticism from fans regarding the team's start to the season, but he has urged them to understand the complexities and challenges the team faces. He stated, "We will work hard to try to please them as much as possible. But the fans also need to understand the moments that the team [lives], and every moment is different from another one."
This match marks the 49th league encounter between these two sides. Sundowns have a strong record, but Arrows will be determined to cause an upset on their home ground. Tickets are available at Shoprite, Checkers, and USave nationwide for R40.
Key Match Details:
- Teams: Lamontville Golden Arrows vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
- Competition: Betway Premiership
- Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi
- Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
- Kick-off: 3:00 PM CAT
Prediction:
Given Mamelodi Sundowns' current form and their desire to maintain their unbeaten streak, they are the favourites to win this match. However, Golden Arrows will be fighting hard to turn their season around, making for a potentially exciting and competitive encounter.