Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu is set for Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, with kick-off at 19:30 SAST. The sides start the night level on seven points after three PSL matches: Sundowns are third on goal difference, with AmaZulu fourth.
Sundowns have scored six league goals and conceded three, while AmaZulu have scored four and conceded only once. The match comes three days after Sundowns lost 1-0 to Golden Arrows in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final. For the wider domestic picture, see SportPesa South Africa’s PSL 2026/27 season preview.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu match details
match
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:30 SAST |
| Venue | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
| Competition | Betway Premiership |
| Sundowns position | 3rd – 7 points |
| AmaZulu position | 4th – 7 points |
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Betway Premiership table before kick-off
| Pos | Team | Played | Wins | Points |
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Milford FC | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Current form
| Team | Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 Aug | Golden Arrows | MTN8 | L 0-1 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 19 Aug | Marumo Gallants | Betway Premiership | W 2-0 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 15 Aug | Kaizer Chiefs | Betway Premiership | D 1-1 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 11 Aug | TS Galaxy | Betway Premiership | W 3-2 |
| AmaZulu | 15 Aug | Siwelele | Betway Premiership | W 2-0 |
| AmaZulu | 12 Aug | Orlando Pirates | Betway Premiership | D 1-1 |
| AmaZulu | 9 Aug | Sekhukhune United | MTN8 | L 3-4 |
| AmaZulu | 1 Aug | Stellenbosch | Betway Premiership | W 1-0 |
AmaZulu’s league start is built on two wins, one draw and two clean sheets. Sundowns have also taken seven points from nine, but their schedule has included the extra MTN8 semi-final against Golden Arrows. Sundowns’ continental campaign is also ahead; SportPesa South Africa has the latest CAF Champions League 2026/27 route for Sundowns.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu H2H
The recent league H2H strongly favours Sundowns. Masandawana have won the last six league meetings against AmaZulu without conceding, scoring 10 goals across that run.
| Date | Fixture | Result |
| 24 Feb 2026 | AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 0-1 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu | 2-0 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu | 2-0 |
| 24 Dec 2024 | AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 0-1 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu | 3-0 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 0-1 |
The most recent meeting was decided late. AmaZulu held Sundowns scoreless until the 84th minute in February, when Marcelo Allende came off the bench to score the only goal. That match showed how difficult Usuthu can make this fixture even with Sundowns controlling the recent results. SportPesa’s archive also has previous Sundowns vs AmaZulu coverage.
Key players and team news
Thandolwethu Ngwenya is AmaZulu’s leading league scorer with three goals. He scored in the 2-0 win over Siwelele after setting up Mlondi Mbanjwa for the opener. For Sundowns, Cassius Mailula and Sphelele Mkhulise have two league goals each after the opening three matches.
Arthur Zwane strengthened AmaZulu before the season with additions including Omega Mdaka, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Mcedi Vandala, Keenan Phillips and Gape Morale. Sundowns remain under Miguel Cardoso, with Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Cassius Mailula and Mkhulise among the established options in the current squad.
Confirmed starting lineups are released closer to kick-off. Live lineups, match events, H2H data and in-game statistics can be followed through the SP Score App.
Tactical angle
AmaZulu’s defensive start is the key test for Sundowns. Usuthu have conceded only once in three league matches, while Sundowns have scored twice in two of their three league games and three times at TS Galaxy. In the February meeting, AmaZulu stayed compact for long periods and threatened on the counter before Allende’s late winner.
Sundowns need to create better chances against a side that has defended well while limiting AmaZulu’s opportunities in transition. Usuthu, meanwhile, must turn their defensive record into enough attacking threat to end a six-match scoring drought in this H2H.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu prediction
The current league table points to a closer contest than the recent H2H. Both teams have seven points, and AmaZulu have conceded only one league goal. Sundowns, however, have won six consecutive league meetings against Usuthu without conceding and have already scored six times in three league matches.
Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 AmaZulu.
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Conclusion
Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu brings together two unbeaten Betway Premiership teams on seven points at Loftus Versfeld. AmaZulu arrive with the stronger defensive record, but Sundowns carry six straight league wins in the H2H without conceding. That combination points to a tight match, with Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly favoured in our prediction.
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