Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs Fluminense FC, Club World Cup 2025 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs Fluminense FC — Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Mamelodi Sundowns FC 3 games · 4 pts (2025/25)
- Fluminense FC 3 games · 5 pts (2025/25)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Taylor
19 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | FC Porto | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Al Ahly SC | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Botafogo FR | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | FC Bayern München | 3 | 6 |
| 11 | CA Boca Juniors | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | Auckland City FC | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | CR Flamengo | 3 | 7 |
| 14 | Chelsea FC | 3 | 6 |
| 15 | Esperance de Tunis | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Internazionale Milano | 3 | 7 |
| 18 | CF Monterrey | 3 | 5 |
| 19 | CA River Plate | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Fluminense FC | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Ulsan HD FC | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Manchester City FC | 3 | 9 |
| 26 | Juventus FC | 3 | 6 |
| 27 | Al Ain FC | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | Wydad AC | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | Real Madrid CF | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Al Hilal | 3 | 5 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 4 |
| 32 | CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Fluminense FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jun | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–4 | L |
| 17 Jun | Ulsan HD FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jun | Ulsan HD FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Jun | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 May | EC Juventude | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Mamelodi Sundowns FC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #22 |
| 4 | Points | 5 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 4 |
| 4 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Mamelodi Sundowns FC this season
Mamelodi Sundowns FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Mamelodi Sundowns FC are 23rd (4 pts). Fluminense FC are 22nd (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Mamelodi Sundowns FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Mamelodi Sundowns FC
| Iqraam Rayners | 2 G |
Fluminense FC
| Hercules | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Fluminense FC has kicked off!
- 5' Mamelodi Sundowns FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 10' The referee shows Mamelodi Sundowns FC player a card on 10.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Facundo Bernal, as he is very good at scoring at Hard Rock Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Mamelodi Sundowns FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 25' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Mamelodi Sundowns FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The crowd applauds Teboho Mokoena as he leaves the pitch. Jayden Adams steps in for Mamelodi Sundowns FC.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 60' A change in the Mamelodi Sundowns FC ranks — Keanu Cupido exits the field as Mosa Lebusa enters on 60.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 387 games and scored 416 goals.
- 68' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Agustin Canobbio is withdrawn and Keno gets his opportunity.
- 73' The -year-old Keanu Cupido has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Lima. He replaces Martinelli on 77 minute.
- 82' Mamelodi Sundowns FC is showing some good football. However, Mamelodi Sundowns FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' The crowd applauds Themba Zwane as he leaves the pitch. Kutlwano Lethlaku steps in for Mamelodi Sundowns FC.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Thiago Santos. He replaces German Cano on 86 minute.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Jhon Arias.
- 89' A moment of madness from Facundo Bernal on 89 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Rene is booked for Fluminense FC — card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
24
Keanu Cupido ↓ Mosa Lebusa 60'
- 20
- 29
- 11
-
10
Lucas Ribeiro ↓ Peter Shalulile 77'
- 17
-
4
Teboho Mokoena ↓ Jayden Adams 46'
- 25
- 18
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 26
- 2
-
5
Mosa Lebusa ↑ 60'
- 28
- 6
- 27
- 34
-
38
Peter Shalulile ↑ 77'
-
8
Jayden Adams ↑ 46'
-
9
Arthur Sales ↑ 60'
- 15
-
16
Kutlwano Lethlaku ↑ 85'
- 12
- 21
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 16
- 4
- 22
-
14
German Cano ↓ Thiago Santos 86'
- 21
-
35
Hercules ↓ Facundo Bernal 68'
-
8
Martinelli ↓ Lima 77'
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↓ Keno 68'
Bench
- 26
- 98
-
29
Thiago Santos ↑ 86'
- 23
- 3
- 10
-
11
Keno ↑ 68'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 86'
-
45
Lima ↑ 77'
- 77
- 18
- 90
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↑ 68'
- 31
- 19
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns FC Form
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.6
Mamelodi Sundowns FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Fluminense FC or Draw 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Mamelodi Sundowns FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Fluminense FC
74%
Mamelodi Sundowns FC or Fluminense FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
18.8%
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
3.6%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
2.1%
2 – 2
2%
0 – 4
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Mamelodi Sundowns FC
| Handicap | Mamelodi Sundowns FC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 15% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 26% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Mamelodi Sundowns FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

