MC Alger play host to Mamelodi Sundowns in a crucial CAF Champions League Group C clash at Stade Ali-la-Pointe on Friday night. Both teams arrive with different motivations: Sundowns, reigning PSL champions and continental stalwarts, look to consolidate their place at the top of the group, while MC Alger, led by former Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena, will be desperate to bounce back after a tough start and reignite their campaign. Below are the best bets, betting preview and a prediction for this encounter.
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Betting Preview
Mamelodi Sundowns enter the match as the underdogs at 3.25, even though they’ve reached the knockout stages in nine of the last ten CAF Champions League editions. Their campaign started with a convincing 3-1 home win over Saint-Éloi Lupopo, showing flashes of the fluid, possession-based football they’re known for.
However, that form has been inconsistent domestically, and Sundowns know that in Algeria, they’ll face a different kind of test. MC Alger, coached by their former boss Rulani Mokwena, will be playing with urgency. The Algerian outfit sit third in Group C after losing their opener, and need a strong result to stay alive. Locally, they’ve been solid, conceding just three goals in eight league matches and topping their domestic league table.
3.05
MC Alger vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Draw
Match Result
Odds are subject to change.
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Tactically, Sundowns will likely try to dominate possession and build through midfield, using width and quick passing to test MC Alger’s defensive shape. MC Alger, on the other hand, may sit deeper, absorb pressure, and look to hit Sundowns on the break or from set-pieces, especially at home in front of a passionate crowd.
Recent Form & Stats
- Sundowns have a strong recent record, qualifying for the knockout stages in 9 of the last 10 seasons.
- In the Algerian league this season, MC Alger have conceded only 3 goals in 8 matches while winning 7 and drawing 1.
- They started the group phase with a 3-1 win over Saint-Éloi Lupopo, a sign their continental campaign remains alive.
- This is the first competitive meeting between MC Alger and Sundowns, so no historical head-to-head stats to rely on.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Draw at 3.05
Best Bet: Over 1.5 total goals at 1.45.
Alternative Bet: MC Alger or draw at 1.34.
