AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns: match statistics
Mamelodi Sundowns displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting in 2nd place with an impressive record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors dominate possession (averaging 70% away), demonstrating their control over match proceedings. AmaZulu, despite good home form (75% home wins), faces an opponent with higher xG (1.47 vs 1.04) and better defensive efficiency (0.56 goals conceded per away match). In their last 5 away matches, Sundowns have shown solidity with a sequence of dwdwdldww, and their qualitative advantage plus experience at the highest level argue for their victory. Statistics point to a competitive contest, but the visitors' quality and form give them the edge in this clash.
AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
AmaZulu played Mamelodi Sundowns in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
AmaZulu: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Mamelodi Sundowns: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
AmaZulu scores 1.12 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Mamelodi Sundowns scores 1.63 and concedes 0.50. League average: 1.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: AmaZulu 35%, Mamelodi Sundowns 44%. Over 2.5: AmaZulu 24%, Mamelodi Sundowns 25%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Mamelodi Sundowns has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.04. AmaZulu: 8.1 shots per match, Mamelodi Sundowns: 12.6.
Match halves
AmaZulu: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.59. Mamelodi Sundowns: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
AmaZulu: 31-45+ (5 goals). Mamelodi Sundowns: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.93 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Mamelodi Sundowns displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting in 2nd place with an impressive record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors dominate possession (averaging 70% away), demonstrating their control over match proceedings. AmaZulu, despite good home form (75% home wins), faces an opponent with higher xG (1.47 vs 1.04) and better defensive efficiency (0.56 goals conceded per away match). In their last 5 away matches, Sundowns have shown solidity with a sequence of dwdwdldww, and their qualitative advantage plus experience at the highest level argue for their victory. Statistics point to a competitive contest, but the visitors' quality and form give them the edge in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| AmaZulu | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns is 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - AmaZulu · 2.6 pts / match - Mamelodi Sundowns
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Mamelodi Sundowns is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.12 goals / match - AmaZulu · 1.63 goals / match - Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns is 88% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - AmaZulu · 0.5 goals / match - Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Mamelodi Sundowns keeps a clean sheet in 50% (8 of 16 matches).
Mamelodi Sundowns scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AmaZulu
Over / Under - Mamelodi Sundowns
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Mamelodi Sundowns is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / match - AmaZulu · 1.75 pts / match - Mamelodi Sundowns
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Mamelodi Sundowns - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).
Teams vs league
| AmaZulu | Liga | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.06 | 1.93 | ▲ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 36% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 68% | • 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: AmaZulu 0 - 0 - 1 Mamelodi Sundowns. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
The Premier Soccer League match finished AmaZulu 0:1 Mamelodi Sundowns. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
AmaZulu score 1.12 goals per game on average and Mamelodi Sundowns 1.63. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 35% of AmaZulu's matches and 44% of Mamelodi Sundowns's.
What form are AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns in?
Over the last 5 games AmaZulu have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.