Mamelodi Sundowns are set to welcome Richards Bay to Loftus Versfeld Stadium when the two sides square off in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.

When the two sides last met in the Betway Premiership, Sundowns came out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Arthur Sales and Lucas Ribeiro Costa on December 28.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns will come into this fixture high in confidence after they booked their place in the final of the CAF Champions League following their victory over Al Ahly SC.

When Sundowns last played in the Betway Premiership, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs when a brace by Relebohile Mofokeng cancelled out a goal from Khuliso Mudau.

Miguel Cardoso’s men come into this encounter sitting at the summit of the league standings with 58 points after 23 matches, having won 19, drawn one and conceded three defeats.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ last five results:
Al Ahly 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs
Esperance 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Esperance

Richards Bay

Richards Bay enter this clash looking to claim back-to-back wins in the league following their 1-0 victory over Cape Town City through a goal from Thulani Gumede on April 18.

The Natal Rich Boys currently occupy 13th place on the table having won seven, drawn six and suffered 12 defeats in 25 matches.

Richards Bay’s last five results:
Richards Bay 1-0 Cape Town City
Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0 Richards Bay
Polokwane City 3-1 Richards Bay
Richards Bay 2-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Magesi FC 1-0 Richards Bay