Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns: prediction and stats
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 18, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch
The Footlab model makes Mamelodi Sundowns the favourite at 51%, against 27% for a draw and 22% for Stellenbosch. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns starts as the favourite with a 287-point Elo edge (2,047 vs 1,759).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Stellenbosch have 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats; Mamelodi Sundowns have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Polokwane City(away) | 3-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Amazulu(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 23, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 16, 2026 | Orbit College(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Golden Arrows(home) | 0-1 | 8 Cup |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Stellenbosch win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Stellenbosch | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Stellenbosch 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| May 11, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Stellenbosch | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Stellenbosch 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Stellenbosch 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 Cup |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 0-1 Stellenbosch | 8 Cup |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stellenbosch on Apr 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Stellenbosch score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch | 1.1 | 1.0 | 4 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.0 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Stellenbosch sit 7th in Premier Soccer League (4 points from 3 matches) and Mamelodi Sundowns sit 3rd (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
- The Footlab model makes Mamelodi Sundowns the favourite at 51%, against 27% for a draw and 22% for Stellenbosch.
- Where and when is Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns played?
- Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns is played on December 18, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC) at Danie Craven Stadium, in the Premier Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.