Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows: result 0-1 and analysis
8 CupSemi-finalsKick-off on August 23, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows?
Golden Arrows won 0-1 on August 23, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 37′S. DionGolden Arrows
What had the model predicted before the match?
Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Mamelodi Sundowns win at 65%: prediction missed. Most likely score announced: 1-0. Actual score: 0-1.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 35L. Mothiba
- 46B. Mokoena
- 11M. Allende
- 15B. Aubaas
- 33C. Mailula
- 38S. Mthanti
- 6A. Modiba
- 28Z. Mdunyelwa
- 37K. Johannes
- 42Malibongwe Khoza
- 31R. Goss
Golden Arrows
- 18S. Dion
- 49G. Nhlanhla
- 24N. Dlamini
- 25A. Maxwele
- 41N. Zwane
- 3K. Shezi
- 20O. Maluleke
- 26E. Agnikoi
- 29S. Sithole
- 38N. Mabaso
- 34E. Maova
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat; Golden Arrows have 6, 8 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TS Galaxy(away) | 3-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Polokwane City(home) | 3-2 | 8 Cup |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MC Alger(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | TS Galaxy(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Durban City(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 1-0 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Chippa United(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 23, 2026 | TS Galaxy(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Mamelodi Sundowns wins, 2 draws, 1 Golden Arrows win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Golden Arrows 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Golden Arrows 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 5-0 Golden Arrows | League Cup |
| May 8, 2024 | Golden Arrows 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows on Mar 4, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.0 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Golden Arrows score 0.7 and concede 0.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.0 | 1.1 | 5 | 10/15 | 6/15 |
| Golden Arrows | 0.7 | 0.6 | 10 | 4/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy