Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City: result 3-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 30Kick-off on May 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-0 on May 3, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 33′I. RaynersMamelodi Sundowns
- 56′T. MatthewsMamelodi Sundowns
- 85′Nuno SantosMamelodi Sundowns
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
4-3-3- 17T. Matthews
- 18T. Zwane
- 13I. Rayners
- 8J. Adams
- 11M. Allende
- 4T. Mokoena
- 6A. Modiba
- 3K. Ndamane
- 24K. Cupido
- 27T. Morena
- 30R. Williams
Polokwane City
- 17B. Dlamini
- 29S. Tshabalala
- 7M. Ramabu
- 14N. Maphangule
- 21Manuel Kambala
- 22E. Ramaja
- 2T. Matuludi
- 3T. Nkwe
- 5M. Mvundlela
- 6S. Kelepu
- 40L. Mathebula
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Polokwane City have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Polokwane City(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Richards Bay(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Stellenbosch(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | ES Tunis(home) | 1-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Apr 12, 2026 | ES Tunis(away) | 1-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Stellenbosch(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 8, 2026 | TS Galaxy(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Mamelodi Sundowns wins, 1 draw, 1 Polokwane City win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Polokwane City 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Polokwane City 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Polokwane City | 8 Cup |
| Dec 30, 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Polokwane City 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Apr 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.5 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Polokwane City score 0.8 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.5 | 0.6 | 8 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| Polokwane City | 0.8 | 0.8 | 6 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Mamelodi Sundowns sit 1st in Premier Soccer League (26 points from 10 matches) and Polokwane City sit 11th (8 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 26 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
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