Mamelodi Sundowns face Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund in a high-stakes Group F match at the Club World Cup on Saturday evening. Sundowns head into the fixture buoyed by a narrow 1‑0 win over Ulsan, but Dortmund, despite starting with a 0‑0 draw, remain overwhelming favourites with their superior squad quality and attacking pedigree. Below is the betting preview and prediction for this clash.
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Betting Preview
Mamelodi Sundowns arrive at the Club World Cup off the back of another dominant domestic campaign, having sealed their eighth straight PSL title, finishing 12 points clear of Orlando Pirates. They also reached the CAF Champions League final for the first time in nearly a decade, falling narrowly to Pyramids FC 3–2 on aggregate.
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Sundowns vs dortmund
Sundowns
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Their tournament began on a high, with a 1–0 win over Ulsan HD, thanks to Iqraam Rayners’ first-half strike. It marked Sundowns’ first-ever victory at a Club World Cup, and highlighted their serious intent. While some European sides treat the competition as a post-season afterthought, CAF teams like Sundowns see it as a career-defining stage, especially with over $11 million earned already, more than double the CAFCL winner’s purse.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, were held to a 0-0 draw by Fluminense in wet conditions, a game defined more by the poor MetLife pitch than quality play. Fluminense created the better chances, forcing Gregor Kobel into multiple key saves. Dortmund will be eager to respond, with Niko Kovac likely to rotate his squad after a flat opener.
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Themba Zwane led Sundowns from the front in his return, while Keanu Cupido impressed at centre-back and may retain his spot. Lebo Mothiba is pushing to start after two appearances off the bench.
For Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham debuted as a sub and is set for more minutes, while Felix Nmecha and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens also staked claims for a starting role at TQL Stadium, the same venue where Bayern Munich ran riot earlier this week.
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draw
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Recent Form & Stats
- Mamelodi Sundowns: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in last five; six clean sheets in ten. Ulsan victory placed them top of Group F.
- Borussia Dortmund: Unbeaten in their last eight, five wins and one draw in their recent run. Despite star performances, they struggled creatively against Fluminense.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win at 1.34.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 total goals at 2.26.
Alternative Bet: Borussia Dortmund to win & under 2.5 total goals at 3.50.
Dortmund’s quality deserves respect, but Sundowns’ tactical discipline and strong defensive record suggest this won’t be a runaway.
