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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis

Africa Africa

CAF Champions League 2025/2026 Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria
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Match Events

32'
Ben Said B.
35' Event
Leon B.
Penalty Missed
35' Event
Leon B.

AI Match Summary

Mamelodi Sundowns in this CAF Champions League 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

50%
Mamelodi Sundowns
15%
Draws
35%
Esperance Tunis
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Mamelodi Sundowns

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

50% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Mamelodi Sundowns lately — more wins on the board than Esperance Tunis.
  • Win probability leans Mamelodi Sundowns's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Mamelodi Sundowns, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Mamelodi Sundowns Clean Sheet 68%
Esperance Tunis Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mamelodi Sundowns Esperance Tunis
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 20 18
Draws 8 6
Losses 3 5
Goals Scored 1.9 1.52
Goals Conceded 0.97 0.69
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis
1:0
Apr 12, 2026 CAF Champions League
Esperance Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns
0:1
Apr 8, 2025 CAF Champions League
Esperance Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns
0:0
Apr 1, 2025 CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis
1:0
Apr 26, 2024 CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Mamelodi Sundowns Compare

Top Goalscorer Leon B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Esperance Tunis Compare

Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Mamelodi Sundowns 95 / 100
Esperance Tunis 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Mamelodi Sundowns Esperance Tunis

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mamelodi Sundowns Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Mamelodi Sundowns scored in 90% of their last 31 games.

Mamelodi Sundowns has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Defensive concern: Esperance Tunis conceded in 45% of 29 recent games.

H2H data points to 0.80 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Mamelodi Sundowns VS Esperance Tunis
2.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Mamelodi Sundowns

(Home)
19 Sept
Mamelodi Sundowns
2 : 1
Al Ahli SC
12 Sept
Chippa Utd.
1 : 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
09 Sept
Mamelodi Sundowns
3 : 0
Siwelele
06 Sept
Golden Arrows
1 : 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
02 Sept
Mamelodi Sundowns
2 : 0
Milford
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Esperance Tunis

(Away)
13 Sept
Hammam-Lif
0 : 1
Esperance Tunis
06 Sept
Esperance Tunis
2 : 1
AS Marsa
30 Aug
Jeunesse Sportive
3 : 1
Esperance Tunis
23 Aug
Esperance Tunis
3 : 2
Etoile Sahel
08 Aug
Esperance Tunis
1 : 2
AS Marsa
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Esperance Tunis 4
Al Ahly 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 3
Stade Malien 2
FAR Rabat 3
Pyramids 2
Berkane 2
Al-Hilal Omdurman 1
Semi-finals
Esperance Tunis 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
FAR Rabat 2
Berkane 1
Final
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
FAR Rabat 1