Mamelodi Sundowns are well on top of their blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates at the half-time break at FNB Stadium.
After 45 minutes, Mamelodi Sundowns lead 2-0 thanks to a brace by Colombian striker Brayan León who found the back of the net in the 37th and 41st minutes.
Top of the standings
The Buccaneers entered the match top of the standings, six points clear of second-placed Masandawana.
However, as things stand, defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns will halve that deficit.
In addition, they have a game in hand over their opponents tonight.
It’s a fixture whose result will shape the rest of the race for the title and undoubtedly the biggest match-up in the 2025/26 campaign thus far.
TEAMS
Orlando Pirates
Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Hotto, Sebelebele, Makhaula, Nemtajela, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Chabatsane, Ndaba, Van Rooyen, Mbule, Mariko, Moremi, Msendami, De Jong.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Williams, Ndamane, Kekana, Mudau, Modiba, Mokoena, Adams, Morena, Matthews, Santos, Leon.
Substitutes: Onyango, Johannes, Lunga, Reisinho, Allende, Zwane, Letlhaku, Mothiba, Shalulile.
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP STANDINGS AHEAD OF KICK-OFF
