Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.06.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, U.S.

Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview and Team News

Ulsan HD Team News

Ulsan HD sit 3rd on the K League 1 table after 19 rounds. In their last five outings, they have 2 victories, 2 ties, and 1 loss. With 29 points, they trail leaders Jeonbuk by 9 and are three points behind second-placed Daejeon Hana.

Last time out, Ulsan HD were beaten convincingly (3-1) by leaders Jeonbuk. They’ll need to improve, especially defensively, if they are to make a good start at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

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Ulsan HD manager Kim Pan-gon prefers to play with a back-four. One screening midfielder at the base of midfield, two advanced central midfielders, wide players, and a lone striker leading the line.

Kim Pan-gon will need to have his squad defend a bit deeper to deal with explosive counter-attacks and enhance their solidity as they bid to make a winning start against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ulsan HD have been given a clean bill of health on the injury front ahead of kick-off in the CWC.

Ulsan HD predicted lineup vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Ulsan HD predicted lineup vs Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1): Cho; Ludwigson, Kim, Seo, Choi; Jung; Lee, Bojanic, Ko, Um; Farias.

Mamelodi Sundowns Team News

Mamelodi Sundowns FC secured the PSL title in South Africa with two matches to spare. After 28 games, they have 24 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, collecting an unassailable 73 points. They’ve seen success in their last five PSL meetings, showing a good run of form.

The wrinkle for Mamelodi Sundowns has been the 3-2 defeat in the CAF Champions League final by Pyramids. Nonetheless, Miguel Cardoso and his charges will be upbeat and confident of having a good Club World Cup tournament in the U.S.

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Cardoso maximises the conventional 4-2-3-1 formation with two midfielders manning the middle of the pack and three attackers behind a solitary striker. This approach gives them balance in defensive areas while allowing them to commit numbers in attack when in possession.

Coach Cardoso will have to make do without Siyanda Nyanga. The 24-year-old is nursing a shoulder injury likely to sideline him from the match on Wednesday. 

Mamelodi Sundowns predicted lineup vs Ulsan HD

Mamelodi Sundowns predicted lineup vs Ulsan HD (4-2-3-1): Williams; Modiba, Lebusa, Kekana, Mudau; Mokoena, Allende; Matthews, Adams, Costa; Rayners.

Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction 

• Pick: A Draw
• Odds: 3.16 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Ulsan HD 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns

This will be a closely contested match. The two teams have shown signs of good form ahead of their kick-off in the Club World Cup. Mamelodi have been flawless in the PSL and romped to the title again. However, their loss to Pyramids reveals their vulnerabilities ahead of meeting Ulsan HD FC.

On the other hand, Ulsan HD have shown inconsistency in their domestic campaign and trail leaders in the K League 1 competition.

Both squads have the firepower to create chances in the attacking phase; they also have defensive frailties, which means that neither will keep a clean sheet on Wednesday. In this regard, a score draw is the most likely outcome.

Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Mamelodi Sundowns To Score Its First Goal in 1 Half – yes
• Odds: 2.15 (22Bet)

Miguel Cardoso’s men are expected to make a fast and aggressive start to the meeting. They’ll press from the front and pin Ulsan HD in their half to dictate the tempo and control the lion’s share of possession.

This early pressure will hand them the initiative and the lead in the first 45 minutes. However, Ulsan HD are expected to make it difficult for the PSL as they will grow into the game and stamp their influence on proceedings.

These dynamics make for a closely-contested event with the two sides evenly matched across the pitch. With each club wary of opening their group campaign with a loss, a cagey affair is on the cards.

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