This will be Mamelodi Sundowns' fourth Club World Cup game, but notably their first against opposition outside of Asia. Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, will face an African club for the very first time, adding another layer of intrigue to this unprecedented encounter.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund preview
After making the perfect start to their Club World Cup campaign, can Mamelodi Sundowns make it two wins out of two? On Tuesday night, the Brazilians were made to wait for their clash with Ulsan HD in Orlando, kick off delayed by over an hour due to a threat of lightning. Once the game did get going, the South African side dominated throughout and deservedly ran out winners, even if only by a solitary goal, with Iqraam Rayners' cool finish just before half time the difference.
This is just Mamelodi Sundowns' second Club World Cup appearance, losing both matches on debut in 2016, beaten by Kashima Antlers and then Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. This time though, Miguel Cardoso's side have made the perfect start, albeit tougher tests await for the eight-in-a-row champions of South Africa. So, can the Masandawana upset the odds in Ohio?
As for Borussia Dortmund, they began this group stages with an uneventful goalless draw against Fluminense in East Rutherford. Played in scorching temperatures with a midday kick off, the game never really got going, with both managers probably content to get out of there with a point a piece.
Niko Kovač's side concluded the Bundesliga season unbeaten in eight matches, winning seven of them, so many were tipping die Schwarzgelben to make a deep run this summer. Dortmund are certainly expected to get out of this group, so will they show their quality at TQL Stadium?
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Mamelodi Sundowns team news
After an impressive victory on Tuesday, Miguel Cardoso isn't expected to make many changes here, albeit star goalkeeper Ronwen Williams should be prepared for a busier evening.
Mamelodi Sundowns predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund: (4-3-3): Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Cupido, Lunga; Mokoena, Allende, Ribeiro Costa; Arthur Sales, Zwane, Rayners.
Mamelodi Sundowns player to watch vs Borussia Dortmund
Iqraam Rayners is the Sundowns' main man for goals, as he emphasised in Orlando earlier this week, bagging his 23rd of the season, so will he be on target here too?
Borussia Dortmund team news
Niko Kovač remains without Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can and Salih Özcan due to injury, but still has options. Jobe Bellingham made his debut off the bench against Fluminense, but Pascal Groß alongside Marcel Sabitzer will continue to be the midfield duo, from the start at least.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Mamelodi Sundowns: (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Süle, Anton Bensebaïni; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Groß, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt, Guirassy.
Borussia Dortmund player to watch vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Serhou Guirassy has already scored 34 times during his debut campaign with Borussia Dortmund, bagging 13 in the Champions League and 21 in the Bundesliga, so will he get off the mark at the Club World Cup in Ohio?
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Despite the fact Group F has produced just a solitary goal so far, we're expecting an entertaining affair in Cincinnati, with Dortmund claiming the win: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Borussia Dortmund.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund takes place on Saturday 21 June 2025, with kick off at 17:00 (BST), 12:00 (EDT) & 9:00 (PDT).