National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Mamelodi Sundowns or Stellenbosch that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Mamelodi saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Premier League. This match was also played here at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Stellenbosch have had more rest.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1400 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 13 goals to get 18 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the Premier League are 5-3-0 (wins-draws-losses). Mamelodi haven’t lost a league-game in 17 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Baroka, 156 days ago.
Before that match, a Premier League win away at Black Leopards.
A decent goal production from Mamelodi in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 8 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Mamelodi Sundowns have only let in 4 goals at home.
Stellenbosch form and stats
Stellenbosch's mission in Nedbank Cup last season failed in the 16th finals.Stellenbosch have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 1-3-3 (7 played).
Two away games in a row for Stellenbosch, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus AmaZulu in the Premier League. Preceding that match was the 0-0 draw at home vs Kaizer Chiefs.
The visitors have scored 6 goals from 7 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. 10 goals have been conceded by Stellenbosch in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Last three meetings between the teams: Mamelodi Sundowns won three, Stellenbosch won zero and zero draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  T. Zwane 8 goals | P. Shalulile 6 goals | K. Erasmus 3 goals |
Mamelodi Sundowns missing players
Stellenbosch missing players
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Stellenbosch | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 8 | Won | W | 1 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 10 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 40 | 20 | Scored | S | 8 | 24 | ||
| 12 | 7 | Conceded | C | 17 | 29 | ||
| 88% | 85% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 64% | 54% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 9% | 12% | ||
| 4% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 28% | 23% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 52% | ||
| 64% | 62% | Clean Sheets | C S | 9% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 31% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.2 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.9 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 13.4 | 15.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 7.6 | ||
| 5 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.1 | 2.5 | ||
| 29% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 38% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 33 |
| 2 | SuperSport United | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 28 |
| 3 | Moroka Swallows | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 28 |
| 4 | Orlando Pirates | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 25 |
| 5 | Cape Town City | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 23 |
| 6 | Golden Arrows | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 | AmaZulu | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 |
| 8 | Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 18 |
| 9 | Baroka | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | TS Galaxy | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Stellenbosch | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -2 | 15 |
| 12 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 14 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Maritzburg United | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -10 | 9 |
| 15 | Tshakhuma | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -13 | 9 |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -14 | 9 |