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Saturday, 19 September 2026

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al-Ahli Jeddah Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.95 expected goals for Mamelodi Sundowns and 1.37 for Al-Ahli Jeddah, a combined total of 3.32. That distribution gives Mamelodi Sundowns the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Mamelodi Sundowns win

51.0% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.95 – 1.37

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Mamelodi Sundowns home form

    12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Al-Ahli Jeddah away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Mamelodi Sundowns to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 22% / 27% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.95 goals for Mamelodi Sundowns and 1.37 for Al-Ahli Jeddah, a combined 3.32 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Mamelodi Sundowns win51%
Draw22%
Al-Ahli Jeddah win27%

Double chance 1X

73%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

49%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams to score64%

Correct score

  • 1–19.6%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 1–07.0%
  • 2–06.9%
  • 1–26.6%

Recent form

Mamelodi Sundowns

  • 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ahli Jeddah · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Chippa United · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-09T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Siwelele · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Golden Arrows · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-02T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Milford FC · 2-0 (W)

Al-Ahli Jeddah

  • 2026-10-09T14:55:00.000Z · A vs Al-Fateh · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Mamelodi Sundowns · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T18:15:00.000Z · H vs Pakhtakor · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Hazm · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Al-Qadisiyah FC · 2-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Mamelodi Sundowns win, at 51.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 64% and over 2.5 goals at 65%.

A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.