Borussia Dortmund face South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in their second Club World Cup game. While Sundowns will be looking to gain maximum points and cause another upset in the Club World Cup, Dortmund will be looking to bounce back from a poor performance against Fluminense.

Mamelodi Sundowns will face off against Borussia Dortmund at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati this weekend, with both teams looking to make their mark in the FIFA Club World Cup. 

Sundowns, the South African Premier Soccer League champions, have already made history by participating in this tournament, earning $11.55 million just for showing up and securing a single victory.

In contrast, Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga giants, were held to a scoreless draw in their opening match against Fluminense, with the pitch conditions drawing criticism.

Team Form

Mamelodi Sundowns are riding high after their 1-0 win over Ulsan HD in their opening match, with Iqraam Rayners scoring the decisive goal just before halftime. 

The team has shown impressive form this season, winning the South African Premier Soccer League title for an eighth consecutive season. Sundowns fans showed their support in large numbers for their team’s opening match, where crowd favorite Themba Zwane made his long-awaited return to the starting lineup.

Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are expected to bounce back from their underwhelming start with a big win. Despite being outplayed by Fluminense, Dortmund’s quality and depth should give them an edge in this match. 

New addition Jobe Bellingham made his debut as a substitute against Fluminense and is expected to see more action this weekend.

Predicted Lineups For Sundowns vs Dortmund 

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted XI:

Williams; Modiba, Cupido, Kekana, Mudau; Allende, Mokoena; Zwane, Sales, Costa; Rayners.

Borussia Dortmund Predicted XI:

Kobel; Svensson, Bensebaini, Anton, Sule; Ryerson, Gross, Nmecha; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy.