The match is the second game for both teams in Group F of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament that has 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Mamelodi Sundowns, who represent African football, qualified as the second-best ranked team in the CAF four-year ranking after having a strong season in the South African Premiership. This is their first time competing in this tournament.
Borussia Dortmund got their place through UEFA’s four-year coefficient rankings, finishing as the third-best ranked team after winning the 2024-25 Bundesliga. This is also their first time in this new format, even though they have played in the old Club World Cup before.
Both teams have had different starts in the tournament. Sundowns are at the top of the group with three points after winning 1-0 against Ulsan HD, while Dortmund has one point after a 0-0 draw with Fluminense.
21.06.2025 18:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 2
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Dortmund
Mamelodi Sundowns: This South African team has been really strong in their league, winning their 15th South African Premiership title, and it’s their eighth one in a row! They had an amazing record of 24 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses out of 28 games, scoring 65 goals while only letting in 13, which means they kept 17 clean sheets. In their first match of the Club World Cup, they won 1-0 against Ulsan HD on June 17, 2025, with Lucas Ribeiro Costa scoring the only goal in the 43rd minute, showing how good their defense is.
Borussia Dortmund: The big German team finished their 2024-25 Bundesliga season really well, coming in fourth place with 57 points, which got them into the Champions League. This was under their manager Niko Kovač, who started in February 2025. In their first match of the Club World Cup, they had a 0-0 tie with Fluminense, and they had a hard time making chances. However, they won their last six Bundesliga games, scoring at least three goals in each one, totaling 20 goals in those matches, which shows they have a strong offense.
Based on the analysis, Borussia Dortmund has a strong attack with players like Adeyemi, Malen, and Füllkrug, and their deep squad makes it seem like they will probably beat Mamelodi Sundowns. However, Sundowns have shown they can be tough, especially with their 1-0 victory against Ulsan HD, and players such as Ribeiro might help them score, particularly since Dortmund sometimes has defensive mistakes.
Our prediction:
3+ (Over 2.5)
Odds:1.74
Published: 21.06.2025 09:49
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defense: Aubrey Modiba, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Khuliso Mudau
Midfield: Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane
Attack: Junior Mendieta, Lucas Costa, Thapelo Maseko
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defense: Ramy Bensebaini, Waldemar Anton, Niklas Süle
Midfield: Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Anton Stach, Samuel Bamba
Attacking Midfielders: Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt
Striker: Serhou Guirassy
Players Who Won’t Play:
Mamelodi Sundowns FC:
No missing players
Borussia Dortmund:
Emre Can (Injured)
Nico Schlotterbeck (Injured)
Salih Özcan (Injured)