Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

• Dortmund held Fluminense to 0.55 xG from open play
• Mamelodi Sundowns beat Ulsan HD 1-0 but they struggled to create many opportunities
• The South African side struggled against pace in their opener
• Serhou Guirassy has scored nine times across his last seven appearances

Dortmund to ease to first victory

Borussia Dortmund were second-best in their opening game against Fluminense, but the Bundesliga outfit can bounce back when they meet early group leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

The South African champions beat Ulsan HD 1-0 in their first game, but the match wasn’t exactly a classic. Their South Korean opponents were carved open too easily for the game’s only goal, but Ulsan were able to cause problems at the other end.

Pace really troubled Mamelodi Sundowns, so the movement of Serhou Guirassy is likely to be a major issue. Dortmund didn’t get him involved in the game in their previous outing, but this clash should see him add to the nine goals he has scored across his last nine appearances.

At the other end, Mamelodi didn’t look all that capable of carving open a tough defence. When you consider that Dortmund’s backline restricted their Brazilian opponents to just 0.55 Expected Goals from open-play, they should prove difficult for the South African side to breach.

Dortmund’s back three should keep Mamelodi Sundowns at bay, while Gregor Kobel can cover any efforts from range. Back Dortmund to win to nil, along with a strike for Guirassy in a 3-0 win.