Arrows aim to take down the champions

by Graeme Jackson

Thursday Nov 07, 2019. 10:20

Golden Arrows will chase a win over Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns when the teams meet at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Sunday 10 November 2019, kick-off at 15h30.

Arrows registered their fifth draw of the league season when they held SuperSport United 0-0 at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, November 5. Abafana Bes’thende have claimed 11 points from five home matches in the 2019/20 season.

Sundowns have gone two league matches without a win after they were held 0-0 at Baroka FC on Wednesday, November 6. The Brazilians still boast a fine away record, with eight points from four matches on the road this campaign.

In head-to-head stats, Arrows and Sundowns have met in 36 league matches since 2000/01. The Brazilians have claimed 19 wins compared to nine for Abafana Bes’thende, while eight matches have been drawn. The Durban side has won seven of their 18 home matches against their Tshwane counterparts, suffering nine defeats in the process.

Sundowns completed a league ‘double’ over Arrows last season, winning 1-0 in Durban in September 2018 and 2-0 in the return game in Tshwane in May 2019. The Brazilians have put together a six-match winning streak against Abafana Bes’thende.

Arrows’ line-up from their 0-0 draw with SuperSport on November 5: Sibanda, Dube, Sibisi, Mathiane, Lunga, Makhubela (Venter 46’), Phiri, Shitolo, Parusnath, Gumede (Mtshali 62’), Mutizwa.

Sundowns’ line-up from their 0-0 draw with Baroka on November 6: Onyango, Ngcongca, Madisha, Lebusa, Langerman, Mabunda, Kekana (Jali 75′), Morena, Vilakazi (Mkhulise 73′), Meza (Affonso 52′), Maboe.