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CAF Champions League – MC Alger clash offers big value on Sundowns

Last Updated: 15:46 GMT+2, Wed 26 November 2025. Written by Dylan Johnson

A blockbuster CAF Champions League clash awaits in Algiers as in-form MC Alger host South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, with Betway offering equal match-winner odds at 2.60 for both sides.

The early numbers reflect how finely balanced this contest is, with both teams entering the round in domestic title-winning form but still sharpening their continental campaigns.

MC Alger: Unbeaten, confident, and desperate to respond

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MC Alger arrive as one of Africa’s hottest domestic sides. They top the Algerian Ligue 1, unbeaten after eight matches (seven wins, one draw), and hold four games in hand over second-placed Olympique Akbou, dominance that underlines their current momentum.

But continental form is a different story. MCA opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 away defeat to Al Hilal Omdurman, a setback that puts immediate pressure on their home fixtures. Alger’s defensive unit, usually reliable in Ligue 1, showed vulnerability in Khartoum. A response is essential if they want to avoid falling behind early in a competitive group.

Mamelodi Sundowns: PSL leaders, flying after Lupopo win

Sundowns arrive in Algeria in equally impressive shape. They sit top of the PSL, edging Orlando Pirates on goal difference after Pirates’ 3-1 win on Tuesday kept the pressure on. The Brazilians remain unbeaten in their last five across all competitions, with four wins and one draw, the stalemate coming against Pirates.

In the Champions League, Sundowns were emphatic in Round 1, beating St Eloi Lupopo 3-1 in Pretoria. Nuno Santos produced a standout performance with two goals and an assist, while Marcelo Allende added the third. The attack is clicking, and their rhythm under continental pressure is strong.

Match outlook

With both teams priced at 2.60, Betway views this as a true 50/50. MC Alger’s home form is formidable, while Sundowns arrive as Africa’s premier possession-and-pressing outfit. MCA must tighten defensively after a shaky opener; Sundowns must manage a hostile atmosphere and avoid giving up transitions.

A draw at 3.00 is also credible given both sides’ early-season strength and the stakes involved.

The unbeaten leaders of Algeria face the league leaders of South Africa, and neither can afford to fall behind in the group.

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