Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

This will be the first ever confrontation between these teams.

Ulsan Hyundai are all set to take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 for a group stage match. The interesting contest between the two sides will take place at the Inter&Co Stadium.

Ulsan HD FC are a part of the K League 1, which is a football league of South Korea. Now they are ready to battle on the world stage. It is not going to be an easy fixture for them as they have never faced Mamelodi Sundowns before. Ulsan will be looking to give their all and will try to come up with a unique set of plays to stand a chance.

The South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns did win the league title but missed out on winning the CAF Champions League title after their defeat to Pyramids FC in the final of the tournament. They are a capable side and will surely put up a fight against the South Korean side, Ulsan HD.

Sharpening the tools before we step onto the world stage. 💪#Sundowns #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #AfricaToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/SRhB52dozd

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 15, 2025

No African or South Korean sides have ever been able to win the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

Kick-off:

• Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, June 18
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 IST [Tuesday, June 17: 22:00 GMT/ 18:00 ET/ 15:00 PT]
• Referee: Clément Turpin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ulsan HD: W-D-W-D-L

Mamelodi Sundowns: W-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Yago Cariello (Ulsan HD)

Yago Cariello will be leading the attacking front for Ulsan Hyundai yet again. It is not going to be an easy contest for the South Korean side, but Cariello will be looking to step up and help his side in the final third. He came up with some decent performances during their AFC Champions League 2024-25 run.

Lucas Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)

With a total of 25 goal involvements in the South African league, Lucas Costa was one of the top players for Mamelodi Sundowns. The 26-year-old midfielder has a crucial role to play in the attacking front.

He can help his fellow teammates in the attacking front, making him dangerous for the opponents.

Match Facts

• Neither of these teams has won their last two matches.
• Ulsan HD have won only two of their last five games.
• Mamelodi Sundowns have won three of their last five matches.

Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/5 Ladbrokes
• Lucas Costa to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @7/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Ulsan Hyundai and Sundowns FC are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Ulsan HD won: 0

Mamelodi Sundowns won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Ulsan HD predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Hyeonwoo (GK); Choi, Seo, Kim, Ludwingson; Jung; Sang, Seung-Beom, Bojanic, Lee; Cariello

Mamelodi Sundowns predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Williams (GK); Mudau, Kekana, Lebusa, Modiba; Allende, Mokoena; Costa, Adams, Matthews; Rayners

Match Prediction

These teams are going to come up with an interesting contest here. The Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Ulsan HD 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

UK: DAZN & Channel 5

US: DAZN, TNT Sports, TelevisaUnivision

Nigeria: DAZN, StarTimes Sports

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