Mamelodi Sundowns vs Atletico Petroleos De Luanda Prediction & Betting Tips - CAF Champions League

Prediction published on 23/04/2022, 02:03  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 23/04/2022 at 02:03 in CAF Champions League Predictions

Mamelodi Sundowns have work to do when they welcome Angolan side Petro de Luanda for the return leg of the CAF Champions League quarter final tie. The Angolans lead 2-1 from the opening leg and will be out to defend their slim lead at a very tough venue. That loss in Luanda was Sundowns’ first in seven matches; they have eight wins in 10 and have scored in each of their last 10 matches. Lyle Lakay’s sixth minute opener in Angola may not have been enough for Sundowns to win the first leg but it gives them an advantage in the home tie. They need just one unanswered goal to secure a semifinal place and they will be backed by a healthy record at home that has seen them not only go unbeaten in 26 matches but the last seven have all ended in wins and clean sheets. In Champions League action, Sundowns have four straight wins and clean sheets at home.

Petro de Luanda have a slim lead to protect and they will want to build on two straight wins ahead of this game. The last time they were here, they lost 3-0 to Sundowns, and they meet Sundowns in great home form so they have to be very organized defensively. A draw of any margin will work for Petro but it can be a risky strategy going to the FNB Stadium seeking a draw. The fact that Petro have just one win in their last nine away matches in the Champions League will not breed a lot of confidence, especially when placed side by side with Sundowns’ home performance. Petro have managed just one clean sheet in their last nine away Champions League matches. Their last away game in this competition was disastrous, as they lost 5-1 to Wydad Casablanca.