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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.85 expected goals for Mamelodi Sundowns and 0.68 for Durban City, a combined total of 2.53. That distribution gives Mamelodi Sundowns the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Mamelodi Sundowns win
65.5% probability
Expected goals
1.85 – 0.68
Model version
poisson-v2
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
10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Durban City 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 66%, against 66% / 22% / 13% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.85 goals for Mamelodi Sundowns and 0.68 for Durban City, a combined 2.53 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
87%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
35%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–014.8%
- 2–013.7%
- 1–110.0%
- 2–19.2%
- 3–08.4%
Recent form
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 2026-10-23T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Wiliete · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Wiliete · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-13T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Richards Bay · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-10-10T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Orlando Pirates · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ahli Jeddah · 2-1 (W)
Durban City
- 2026-10-25T13:00:00.000Z · A vs ASPL 2000 · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z · H vs ASPL 2000 · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-10-13T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Amazulu · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-20T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Milford FC · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-17T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Orlando Pirates · 0-2 (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.
Premier Soccer League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 22 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 | Chippa United | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 10 | Durban City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Kruger United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
| 13 | TS Galaxy | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 14 | Siwelele | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Richards Bay | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -9 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Mamelodi Sundowns win, at 65.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 41% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.
A 66% 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.