Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
Sundowns have 3 points in the group after a 1-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai and a 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund. Fluminense have 4 points, drawing 0-0 with Dortmund and beating Ulsan 4-2.
The match's kick-off is at 8 p.m. Morocco time (GMT +1), and fans can catch the action live for free on DAZN, truTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV among other streaming platforms.
Fluminense are leading the group and just need a draw to finish first and reach the Round of 16. While Sundowns must win to take top spot. Since Dortmund is likely to beat Ulsan, the only way Sundowns can go through is by winning this game.
Sundowns may be without key striker Lebo Mothiba, who suffered a muscle knock against Dortmund. Coach Miguel Cardoso downplayed the problem as 'not serious,' but said Mothiba's availability will be decided by a late fitness test.
Fluminense will miss midfielders Otavio and Yeferson Soteldo, both were injured earlier in the tournament. Winger Agustín Canobbio and midfielder Facundo Bernal are doubts for today's game.
A key player to watch is Sundowns' forward Iqraam Rayners, who has scored in both group games so far. Rayner's late goal and assist against Ulsan, and another strike versus Dortmund, make him a real threat.
For Fluminense, all eyes should be on winger John Arias, who scored a stunning free-kick goal against Ulsanand midfielder Nonato both were on target in the 4-2 win against Ulsan. Defender Juan Pablo Freytes, who also scored in that game, and experienced center-back Thiago Silva will lead the back line.
Predicted Lineups:
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3-3): Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Keanu Cupido, Divine Lunga; Teboho Mokoena; Marcelo Allende, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Themba Zwane; Tashreeq Matthews, Iqraam Rayners
Fluminense (5-3-2): Fábio Maciel; Samuel Brito, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, Gabriel Gómez; André Neto , Hércules Nascimento, Paulo Henrique Ganso; Jhon Arias, Kevin Serna Giraldo, Germán Ezequiel Cano
Prediction: MWN predicts a close game, Fluminense 2-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
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