Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City: result 3-2 and analysis
8 CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on August 8, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-2 on August 8, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 7′B. DlaminiPolokwane City
- 21′T. MokoenaMamelodi Sundowns
- 31′A. Van WykMamelodi Sundowns
- 60′Tidimalo MolokwanePolokwane City
- 113′C. MailulaMamelodi Sundowns
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 defeats; Polokwane City have 4, 7 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | MC Alger(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Hertha BSC(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 29, 2026 | RB Leipzig(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 24, 2026 | FAR Rabat(away) | 1-1 | CAF Champions League |
| May 17, 2026 | FAR Rabat(home) | 1-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | Richards Bay(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 16, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 9, 2026 | Golden Arrows(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 6, 2026 | Richards Bay(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 3, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-3 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Polokwane City win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City on May 3, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Polokwane City score 0.7 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.7 | 0.9 | 7 | 8/15 | 4/15 |
| Polokwane City | 0.7 | 0.7 | 7 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy