Mamelodi Sundowns vs Platinum Stars: result 3-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 20, 2018 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Platinum Stars?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-0 on January 20, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 23′S. VilakaziMamelodi Sundowns
- 32′K. BilliatMamelodi Sundowns
- 37′K. BilliatMamelodi Sundowns
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Platinum Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 22P. Tau
- 7O. Manyisa
- 11S. Vilakazi
- 13Samuel Tiyani Mabunda
- 18T. Zwane
- 33K. Billiat
- 4T. Langerman
- 16Ricardo Nascimento
- 29Bangaly Soumahoro
- 32Motjeka Madisha
- 14D. Onyango
Platinum Stars
- 42L. Koapeng
- 15Sibusiso Msomi
- 24E. Mkhabela
- 34Sibongakonke Ntuthuko Mbatha
- 41Manti Molemo Mekoa
- 43Zama Ashley Rambuwane
- 2V. Mere
- 5S. Sithole
- 20L. Mpeta
- 25Sibusiso Mthethwa
- 35Dino Ben Visser
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats; Platinum Stars have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2018 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 6, 2018 | Polokwane City(away) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Cape Town City(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 4-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 6, 2018 | Cape Town City(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Polokwane City(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Mamelodi Sundowns wins, 1 draw, 0 Platinum Stars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2017 | Platinum Stars 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| May 4, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns 2-2 Platinum Stars | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Platinum Stars 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Platinum Stars vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Oct 1, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Platinum Stars score 0.7 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.5 | 1.0 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Platinum Stars | 0.7 | 0.9 | 5 | 6/15 | 3/15 |
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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