Date: [June 21st 2025]
Venue: [TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH]
Kick-off Time: [17:00]
Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for their second group stage match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where they’ll go head-to-head with Borussia Dortmund. The highly anticipated clash is set to unfold at TQL Stadium.
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Mamelodi Sundowns – African Powerhouse Ready to Defy Odds
Mamelodi Sundowns have firmly established themselves as the powerhouse of South African football, with a staggering run of eight straight league titles and 18 national championships overall. Their biggest triumph on the continental stage came in 2016, when they lifted the CAF Champions League crown.
Lately, the team’s form has been impressive. They scored in each of their last nine matches, with all those games featuring over 1.5 total goals. In their Group F opener, head coach Miguel Cardoso’s side secured a hard-fought 1–0 win over Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea, with Ikraam Rayners converting a slick assist from Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro.
All in all, Sundowns are proving to be consistent scorers, solid at the back, and regularly involved in matches that produce two or three goals—a well-balanced and dangerous side.
Dortmund– Bundesliga Giants
Borussia Dortmund come into this fixture riding a solid run of form, unbeaten in their last eight matches. They’ve kept clean sheets in their last two outings and haven’t suffered a defeat in their last five home games or their last four away games. However, their Club World Cup campaign got off to a less-than-ideal start with a goalless draw against Fluminense—disappointing for a side considered one of the front-runners in Group F.
Overall, their recent form has been a mix of results but leans clearly toward the positive. Dortmund win about 70% of their matches, draw 20%, and lose just 10%.
Head-to-Head
This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund, bringing a fresh sense of unpredictability and excitement to the clash. Sundowns come in with three wins from their last five outings, while Dortmund are currently riding an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak. It’s a showdown between two in-form teams stepping onto unfamiliar ground.
Possible lineup:
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams; Modiba, Cupido, Kekana, Mudau; Allende, Mokoena; Zwane, Sales, Costa; Rayners
Dortmund: Kobel; Svensson, Bensebaini, Anton, Sule; Ryerson, Gross, Nmecha; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Key Players to Watch:
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Iqraam Rayners, Themba Zwane, Ronwen Williams.
- Dortmund: Serhou Guirassy, Julian Brandt, Felix Nmecha, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
Where to Watch:
The match will be available live on SuperSport, FIFA+, and select local broadcasters depending on your region.
Global Streaming & Cable
- DAZN — DAZN will stream all matches for free, and it will be available in all countries. To access the FIFA Club World Cup match for free, just download the free DAZN app from your normal app store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device.
- TNT Sports / TBS / truTV (U.S.)
- FIFA+ — free global streaming via FIFA’s platform
GoalBangWays Prediction Insight:
Borussia Dortmund are likely to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in the upcoming FIFA CWC game. While Sundowns managed to secure a win in their opener, their lack of clear-cut chances raises questions about how they’ll cope with Dortmund’s attacking firepower. Given the German side’s current form and overall quality, a Dortmund victory seems the more likely outcome.
Other Interesting Predictions
Given both teams’ tendency to play on the front foot, this match has the potential to be an open, attacking affair. With Dortmund’s firepower and Sundowns’ recent scoring consistency, a high-scoring game looks likely. A bet on over 2.5 goals seems like a solid prediction for this one.
