All eyes turn to Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on February 5 at 19:30, where SuperSport United will host table-toppers Mamelodi Sundowns in a Premier Soccer League showdown.
The game will be broadcast on SuperSport PSL (Channel 202), SABC Sport, DSTV Streaming Platforms, and ShowMax.
This fixture pits a struggling SuperSport side against a Sundowns team that has dominated the league.
With 30 points from 11 matches, the visitors sit at the summit of the PSL standings, boasting an impressive goal difference of +18.
Conversely, SuperSport occupies 10th place with just 16 points, a -6 goal difference, and a series of lackluster performances.
SuperSport United enters the match on shaky form. Their last five outings include two losses, one draw, and two wins.
Goals have been hard to come by for Gavin Hunt’s side, with only three scored across their previous five games. Their defense has also shown vulnerabilities, conceding five goals in that period.
Despite a 1-0 win against Magesi FC in December, SuperSport’s inability to find consistency could prove costly against their high-flying opponents.
On the other hand, Mamelodi Sundowns are riding high. Rhulani Mokwena’s men have won four of their last five games across competitions, drawing once.
They’ve scored six goals while conceding only three. Sundowns’ attacking prowess and solid defensive record make them formidable, with standout victories against Richards Bay and AmaZulu reflecting their dominance.
History is also on Sundowns’ side, with three wins in the last five head-to-head encounters, including a 2-0 triumph in September 2024.
SuperSport’s lone victory in this stretch came back in September 2022, a 2-1 home win. The hosts will look to channel that memory for inspiration.