The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Borussia Dortmund (Germany) will take place on June 21 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA. Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Mamelodi Sundowns
The South Africans emerged victorious in their first match against Ulsan (1-0). The game was quite balanced, although Miguel Cardoso's side significantly outperformed their opponents in ball possession (68:32). The three points helped the team take the lead in Group F. It's worth noting that Mamelodi Sundowns secured their first win in six recent official international matches (4 draws, 1 loss).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of the last 8 games of the Africans in the CAF Champions League and the Club World Cup.
- The team has not lost in 8 of their last 9 matches in these tournaments (3 wins, 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns (4-4-2)
Ronwen Williams – Mosa Lebusa, Grant Kekana, Khuliso Mudau, Divine Lunga – Lucas Ribeiro, Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane – Iqraam Rayners, Arthur Sales.
Borussia Dortmund
The Germans started the tournament with a goalless draw against Fluminense, and in many attacking metrics, Dortmund fell short compared to their opponents. Borussia has only one defeat in their last 8 matches in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup (4 wins, 3 draws). However, it was the first time in five previous official international matches that Niko Kovac's side kept a clean sheet. In Group F, the team is in the middle of the standings.
- Dortmund has not scored more than two goals in 5 of their last 6 games in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
- Borussia has conceded in 7 of their last 10 matches in these tournaments.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 4 of the last 5 matches of the Germans in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (4-5-1)
Gregor Kobel – Daniel Svensson, Ramy Bensebaini, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton – Julian Ryerson, Karim Adeyemi, Marcel Sabitzer, Pascal Groß, Julian Brandt – Serhou Guirassy.
Referee
Juan Benitez (Paraguay)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund
The German club, which finished the season strongly, did not impress in their first match. Dortmund struggled to create threats in front of the opponent's goal, and their own was kept safe thanks to the excellent play of Gregor Kobel. Borussia has not trained together for a month, which might negatively affect their upcoming matches. Additionally, the timing of the first two matches is quite unusual for Europeans.
The South Africans needed just one goal to secure victory. It is worth noting that Mamelodi is not known for high-scoring games: the team has not scored more than once in their last 8 matches in the CAF Champions League and the Club World Cup. The result is typically achieved through solid defense: in 26 of their last 27 official international matches, Mamelodi Sundowns have not conceded more than one goal.
The South Africans secured an important victory in their previous match. I believe that against a superior opponent, Mamelodi will aim to secure a draw, focusing on their defense. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
