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Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction

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Published: 06 Sept 2026Updated: 09 Sept 2026, 10:05

Match preview

Golden Arrows host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Premier Soccer League clash that pits contrasting attacking philosophies against each other. The hosts have managed just one goal across their opening four league matches, relying instead on defensive solidity with an average of 0.5 goals conceded per game. Sundowns, conversely, have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 13 times in five matches and finding the net in every round. The visitors have won four of their last five fixtures, including a 5-2 demolition of AmaZulu and a 2-0 victory over Milford, establishing themselves as clear attacking threats.

Form and H2H

Golden Arrows sit sixth with six points from four matches, while Sundowns occupy second place with 13 points from five games. Head-to-head records show the visitors have dominated recent encounters, winning three of the last six meetings. Golden Arrows' last-10 home form shows four wins and four draws but only two losses, though their goal-scoring remains a significant concern. Sundowns' away record is equally impressive with five wins from ten, averaging 1.9 goals per match compared to Golden Arrows' 0.69 at home. The attacking disparity between these sides is stark: Sundowns average 2.6 goals per league match this season, while Golden Arrows have managed just 0.25.

Best Bet

Mamelodi Sundowns to win represents the most logical selection. The visitors' consistent attacking output and proven ability to convert chances against a Golden Arrows side that has struggled to score makes this a straightforward proposition. At 1xBet, Sundowns are priced at 1.36, while Mostbet offers 1.35 for the same outcome.

Odds to Watch

The draw holds appeal at 1xBet (3.98) and Mostbet (3.84) given Golden Arrows' defensive resilience, though Sundowns' attacking form suggests this outcome is unlikely. A Golden Arrows upset victory remains a significant outsider at 1xBet (8.8) and Mostbet (7.7), reflecting the hosts' minimal attacking threat this season.

Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Odds

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Melbet8.024.171.42Place a bet
1xBet8.024.171.42Place a bet
Mostbet7.13.731.45Place a bet
Best odds8.024.171.45
Average7.714.021.43
Lowest odds7.103.731.42
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1X2 prediction for Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Date and time 6 September 2026 at 16:00

1X221.4266%
O/UO 1.550%
DCX/283%
BTTSNo30%
1 17%X 17%2 66%

W2(-1.0)

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Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Golden ArrowsGolden ArrowsLast matchesMamelodi SundownsMamelodi S.
60%Over 0.5 goals100%
20%Over 1.5 goals80%
20%Over 2.5 goals40%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
20%BTTS40%
20%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Golden Arrows — Mamelodi Sundowns

In the last 8 meetings, Mamelodi Sundowns hold the edge — 2 wins for Golden Arrows, 5 for Mamelodi Sundowns, 1 draws.

25% W — 213% D — 163% W — 5
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows1:2Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    Premier Soccer League · 06 Sept 2026
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows2:3Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    8 Cup · 30 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns0:1Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    8 Cup · 23 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns2:1Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    Premier Soccer League · 04 Mar 2026
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows1:0Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    Premier Soccer League · 24 Sept 2025
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows1:1Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    Premier Soccer League · 05 Mar 2025
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns4:0Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    Premier Soccer League · 02 Feb 2025
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns5:0Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    League Cup · 19 Oct 2024
100%Over 0.5100%
75%Over 1.575%
63%Over 2.563%
50%BTTS50%
75%Golden Arrows over 0.575%

Betting profits Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi S.

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Golden Arrows

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+14.63614
Match WinnerDraw+7.23714
Match WinnerLose-12.35114
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-2.7925
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+13.0135
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-8.37414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+11.971014
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-8.48414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+7.331214
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-9.22214
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+4.361214
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-5.1219
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.5189
Goals Over/UnderOver 1-0.9512
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1+2.2112
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.1412
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.7212
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+6.2011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreYes+1.0111
Both Teams ScoreNo-1.0001

Mamelodi Sundowns

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-0.64713
Match WinnerDraw+0.74413
Match WinnerLose+7.27213
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.1457
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.0027
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.821113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.23713
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-1.61613
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.10713
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.39613
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-2.64713
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+4.1048
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.4448
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+4.8512
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.9912
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.0411
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.0522
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+4.2024
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-0.7134
Both Teams ScoreYes+0.0112
Both Teams ScoreNo-0.4212

Match statistics

4646%Possession %54%54
1155%Total shots45%9
660%Shots on target40%4
233%Shots off target67%4
1192%Corners8%1
1250%Fouls50%12
150%Yellow cards50%1
00%Red cards0%0
36640%Passes60%550
30239%Accurate passes61%480
229%Saves71%5
360%Offsides40%2

Key events

  • 14'
    Goal
    Mamelodi S.
  • 45'
    Substitution G. Kekana (→ Malibongwe Khoza)
    Mamelodi S.
  • 63'
    Substitution G. Nhlanhla (→ P. Kumalo)
    Golden Arrows
  • 63'
    Substitution R. Van Neel (→ P. Kumalo)
    Golden Arrows
  • 67'
    Substitution F. Basadien (→ A. Modiba)
    Mamelodi S.
  • 67'
    Substitution C. Mailula (→ S. Mkhulise)
    Mamelodi S.
  • 67'
    Substitution T. Matthews (→ A. van Wyk)
    Mamelodi S.
  • 76'
    Goal S. Dion
    Golden Arrows
  • 77'
    Substitution B. León (→ I. Rayners)
    Mamelodi S.
  • 88'
    Goal T. Mokoena
    Mamelodi S.
  • 89'
    Substitution S. Dion (→ K. Thokozani)
    Golden Arrows
  • 90'
    Yellow card I. Rayners
    Mamelodi S.
  • 90+1'
    Substitution N. Dlamini (→ A. Van Rooi)
    Golden Arrows
  • 90+2'
    Yellow card A. Van Rooi
    Golden Arrows

Golden ArrowsLast matches Golden Arrows

In the last 5 matches Golden Arrows have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 20% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows2:3Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    L8 Cup · 30 Aug 2026
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows1:0StellenboschStellenbosch
    WPremier Soccer League · 26 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns0:1Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    W8 Cup · 23 Aug 2026
  • TS GalaxyTS Galaxy0:0Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    DPremier Soccer League · 16 Aug 2026
  • Durban CityDurban City0:0Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    DPremier Soccer League · 12 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
20%
BTTS
20%

Mamelodi SundownsLast matches Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.4 goals per game.

80% W — 40% D — 020% L — 1
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns2:0Milford FCMilford FC
    WPremier Soccer League · 02 Sept 2026
  • Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows2:3Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
    W8 Cup · 30 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns5:2AmazuluAmazulu
    WPremier Soccer League · 26 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns0:1Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
    L8 Cup · 23 Aug 2026
  • Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns2:0Marumo GallantsMarumo Gallants
    WPremier Soccer League · 19 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
0
Losses
1
Goals / game
2.4
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Orlando PiratesOrlando Pirates541012-11113
2Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns541013-5813
3AmazuluAmazulu53118-7110
4Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs42208-448
5Milford FCMilford FC62223-5-28
6Sekhukhune UnitedSekhukhune United52123-4-17
7Durban CityDurban City51313-216
8Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows41301-016
9TS GalaxyTS Galaxy51317-706
10Polokwane CityPolokwane City51317-8-16
11StellenboschStellenbosch51226-605
12Chippa UnitedChippa United50412-5-34
13Richards BayRichards Bay50326-8-23
14SiweleleSiwelele40223-6-32
15Marumo GallantsMarumo Gallants50235-10-52
16Kruger UnitedKruger United50142-11-91
League position 8 / 16Comparative team statisticsLeague position 2 / 16
125%Wins80%4
375%Draws20%1
125%Losses20%1
18%Goals scored100%13
360%Goals conceded100%5
646%Points100%13

Season statistic Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 3 (0.6)
  • Clean sheets 4
  • Failed to score 2

Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi S.

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 3 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 12 (2.4)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban

Lineups

Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns · 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  1. R. Williams
  2. T. Morena
  3. G. Kekana
  4. K. Ndamane
  5. F. Basadien
  6. T. Mokoena
  7. S. Mthanti
  8. C. Mailula
  9. M. Allende
  10. T. Matthews
  11. B. León

Bench

  1. R. Goss
  2. T. Zwane
  3. Malibongwe Khoza
  4. Z. Mdunyelwa
  5. S. Mkhulise
  6. A. Modiba
  7. B. Mokoena
  8. I. Rayners
  9. A. van Wyk

Injuries and suspensions

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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