Recap
Siwelele have entered a difficult period after announcing the departure of head coach Lehlohonolo Seema and assistant coach Willem Jackson. Godfrey Mosoetsa will take charge as caretaker manager for this match, but the timing of the coaching change could hardly be worse. The team have collected just two points from their opening five matches (0-2-3) and have won only two of their last 14 games (D7 L5). That poor run includes a heavy 7-4 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in May, while Siwelele have also failed to win away from home since last November.
Mamelodi Sundowns remain the dominant force in South African football and have once again started the new campaign in impressive fashion. They are unbeaten after six rounds with a 5-1-0 record and have looked considerably stronger and more consistent than their opponents.
With Siwelele struggling for form, undergoing a coaching change and possessing a particularly poor away record, while Sundowns are in excellent form and have a significant advantage in both squad quality and experience.