Record winners Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Marumo Gallants in their second match of the 2026/27 South African Premiership season on Wednesday evening.
Sundowns are coming off a 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs, leaving them in seventh place with four points after two games.
They take on a Marumo Gallants side who are still without a win this season. An opening barren draw against newcomers Kruger United was followed by a 3-1 defeat to Stellenbosch.
Marumo are a place above the drop zone in 14th with a single point to their name. They will need to be at their best against a side they have never beaten in the South African league.
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The visitors did knock Sundowns out of the Cup quarters last season in a 7-6 penalty shootout victory, after a barren draw in regulation time.
Sundowns are looking to make it five games unbeaten, with a win here potentially taking them level with league leaders Orlando Pirates on seven points.
Marumo Gallants are without a win in their last 13 games in all competitions. Their last victory came in a 3-1 away win at Chippa United back in March.
Will their winless run continue here? We have a look at both sides ahead of the match and offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Sundowns vs Marumo start?
The match kicks off at 8:30PM E.A.T at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Sundowns vs Marumo head-to-head and current form
The only wins Marumo have ever registered against Mamelodi Sundowns have been in penalty shootouts. The hosts have never lost a league game against their opponents.
The last match between these two sides resulted in a convincing 3-1 win for Sundowns, courtesy of an own goal and a Teboho Mokoena brace off the bench.
A 2-0 defeat to Al Hilal is the hosts’ only defeat in their last five games, winning two and drawing another two.
Marumo are coming off a 3-1 defeat to Stellenbosch that was preceded by eight successive draws.
Current form:
Mamelodi Sundowns – DWWDL
Marumo Gallants – LDDDD
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo previous games
- Sundowns 3-1 Marumo (March 17, 2026)
- Sundowns 0 (6) – 0 (7) Marumo (October 4, 2025)
- Marumo 1-1 Sundowns (September 17, 2025)
- Marumo 1-3 Sundowns (February 19, 2025)
- Marumo 0-2 Sundowns (November 10, 2024)
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo prediction
The hosts are undoubtedly the favorites based on form and history between these two sides. The last time they failed to score in a league match was back in April and are tipped to score at least twice here.
Marumo’s winless run is the second-longest streak in the topflight and it is expected to continue.
Prediction – Mamelodi Sundowns to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!