Match analysis

South-Africa8 Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City — live score & stats

Mamelodi Sundowns against Polokwane City in the 8 Cup (South-Africa) on 8th August 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.

Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this 8 Cup clash.

Mamelodi SundownsHome

Full time2:2HT 2–1

Polokwane CityAway

Match Timeline

B. Dlamini⚽

Normal Goal

21'

T. Mokoena⚽

Normal Goal → A. van Wyk

31'

A. van Wyk⚽

Normal Goal

36'

T. Matthews🟨

Yellow Card

37'

G. Philander🔄

Substitution 1 → M. Modise

47'

M. Kambala🟨

Yellow Card

59'

L. Mathebula🔄

Substitution 2 → A. Ngwenya

60'

M. M. Batlhabane🔄

Substitution 3 → B. Mnguni

60'

T. Molokwane⚽

Normal Goal → L. Nkaki

69'

A. van Wyk🔄

Substitution 1 → K. Lethlaku

69'

I. Rayners🔄

Substitution 2 → C. Mailula

69'

F. Basadien🔄

Substitution 3 → A. Modiba

83'

B. Mokoena🔄

Substitution 4 → L. Mothiba

84'

B. Dlamini🔄

Substitution 4 → R. Daniels

86'

S. Manthosi🟨

Yellow Card

90+2'

K. Lethlaku🟨

Yellow Card

91'

T. Matthews🔄

Substitution 5 → Z. Mdunyelwa

101'

K. Johannes🔄

Substitution 6 → T. Zwane

105'

T. Molokwane🔄

Substitution 5 → M. Khosa

113'

C. Mailula⚽

Normal Goal → T. Zwane

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Mamelodi Sundowns

4W 5D 1L1.70 pts/game

Polokwane City

3W 5D 2L1.40 pts/game

Per game

Mamelodi Sundowns at home vs Polokwane City away

The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within 8 Cup

Overall edge: Level
Venue edge: Level

Mamelodi Sundowns versus Polokwane City: long term Elo, before the match
Mamelodi SundownsHome	Rating	Polokwane CityAway
Strength
1,500	Overall	1,500
1,500	Match venue	1,500
1,500	At home	1,500
1,500	Away	1,500
Attack & defence
1,500	Attack	1,500
1,500	Defence	1,500
1,500	Home attack	1,500
1,500	Away attack	1,500
1,500	Home defence	1,500
1,500	Away defence	1,500
Match profile
1,500	Goal environment	1,500
1,500	Home goals	1,500
1,500	Away goals	1,500
1,500	Possession	1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500	Set-piece attack	1,500
1,500	Set-piece defence	1,500
1,500	Close games	1,500
1,500	Winning margin	1,500

The venue row sets Mamelodi Sundowns at home against Polokwane City on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.

Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.

Starting XIs

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