Mamelodi Sundowns vs Free State Stars: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 21Kick-off on February 21, 2018 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Free State Stars?
Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars drew 1-1 on February 21, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 4′P. TauMamelodi Sundowns
- 53′S. MthembuFree State Stars
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Free State Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 19Jeremy Brockie
- 22P. Tau
- 26G. Sirino
- 7O. Manyisa
- 13Samuel Tiyani Mabunda
- 33K. Billiat
- 4T. Langerman
- 16Ricardo Nascimento
- 27T. Morena
- 29Bangaly Soumahoro
- 14D. Onyango
Free State Stars
- 21S. Mthembu
- 27Harris Brandt Tchilimbou Mavoungou
- 5Paulus Masehe
- 11Sinethemba Jantjie
- 15R. Mokhuoane
- 50N. Vilakazi
- 2N. Mobbie
- 22Bangaly Keïta
- 28Rooi Petros Mahamutsa
- 29Patrick Phungwayo
- 23B. Sangaré
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Free State Stars have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2018 | Cape Town ALL Stars(away) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Cape Town City(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 27, 2018 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Platinum Stars(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2018 | Super Eagles(away) | 2-1 | Cup |
| Feb 3, 2018 | Baroka FC(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd(home) | 0-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Cape Town City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 3 Mamelodi Sundowns wins, 0 draws, 0 Free State Stars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | Free State Stars 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 16, 2017 | Free State Stars 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 3, 2016 | Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Free State Stars | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Free State Stars vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Sep 11, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.7 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Free State Stars score 1.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.7 | 0.7 | 9 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Free State Stars | 1.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
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 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 26 |
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