Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ajax Cape Town: result 3-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 28, 2018 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ajax Cape Town?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-1 on April 28, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 2′M. LebusaAjax Cape Town
- 12′K. BilliatMamelodi Sundowns
- 28′Ricardo NascimentoMamelodi Sundowns (pen.)
- 35′S. VilakaziMamelodi Sundowns
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ajax Cape Town
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 22P. Tau
- 11S. Vilakazi
- 13Samuel Tiyani Mabunda
- 18T. Zwane
- 33K. Billiat
- 4T. Langerman
- 8Hlompho Alpheus Kekana
- 16Ricardo Nascimento
- 27T. Morena
- 32Motjeka Madisha
- 14D. Onyango
Ajax Cape Town
- 25S. Kammies
- 41F. Lakay
- 44Y. Zakri
- 6M. Nel
- 8G. Margeman
- 10Toriq Losper
- 16R. Kabwe
- 5M. Lebusa
- 13N. Nhlapo
- 30Mario Booysen
- 22J. February
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat; Ajax Cape Town have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 22, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd(away) | 1-3 | Cup |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Golden Arrows(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Bidvest Wits(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 8, 2018 | Baroka FC(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2018 | Baroka FC(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Bidvest Wits(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Amazulu(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 4, 2018 | Bloem Celtic(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Mamelodi Sundowns wins, 0 draws, 1 Ajax Cape Town win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Ajax Cape Town | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Ajax Cape Town 2-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Ajax Cape Town vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Jan 9, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.6 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Ajax Cape Town score 1.0 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.6 | 0.7 | 7 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Ajax Cape Town | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 23 |
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