Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction:

It is South Korea vs South Africa; it’s Ulsan Hyundai versus Mamelodi Sundowns in the opening matches of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. Both sides kick off their campaigns in Group F in Orlando at the Inter&Co Stadium.

After qualifying for this years Club World Cup via the AFC ranking pathway, with two semi final finishes in the Champions League over the four-year period. The South Korean side are entering the competition for the third time this summer.

They take on the dominant South African force that is Mamelodi Sundowns will be joining Group F alongside Ulsan HD, Fluminense, and Borussia Dortmund. The Yellow Nation recently made the CAF Champions League final and qualified for the tournament via the CAF ranking pathway.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns

This clash between Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns will take place at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, on Tuesday, June 17, at 23:00 BST. This match will be available to watch for free on DAZN.

Live Stream Options

You will be able to catch this match through the DAZN App.

• Date: Tuesday, June 17
• Kick-off: 23:00 BST
• Channel: DAZN

Key Statistics

• Both sides are dominant in their respective countries, with Ulsan winning the last three league titles, with Sundowns dominating South Africa for the past eight years

• A big platform has been given to both teams as the only representatives from their respective countries, and they have no expectations either, with both Fluminense and Dortmund expected to top Group F

• Ulsan are entering the tournament for just the third time, whilst Mamelodi Sundowns return for the first time in a decade

• Ulsan HD have scored nine goals in their last five games, compared to the Sundowns’ 11. Sundowns have also kept six clean sheets in their last six league games

Ulsan HD Preview, Form and Standout Players

Ulsan HD Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1): Hyeon-Woo; Sang-Woo, Myeong-Guan, Young-Gwon, Ludwigson; Woo-Young; Lacava, Seung-Beom, Bojanic, Won-Sang; Farias.

After winning the K-League for the last three season, Ulsan currently sit third in the 2025 campaign, nine points behind leaders Jeonbuk. Their job to overtake Jeonbuk was made even harder as Ulsan’s final behind match before Tuesday’s opener was a 3-1 defeat to them. This was their only recent defeat, drawing 1-1 with both Gwangju and Gangwon, while defeating Gimcheon 3-2 after knocking out Incheon United 3-0 in the last 16 of the Korean Cup.

Leading the line is Erick Farias or Ulsan, who leads the way for the Koreans with eight goals so far this term, who has also netted five times in his last six matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns Preview, Form and Standout Players

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Wiliams; Mudau, Kekana, Lebusa, Modiba; Allenda, Mokoena; Ribera, Sales, Matthews; Rayners.

The Yellow Nation have had a very tough time recently. After making six lean sheets in a row in the league, they would have been so confident in winning the Champions League final for the second time in their history but fell to a 3-2 defeat to Egypt’s Pyramids in the final over two legs. Before this, they had won six league games on the bounce, scoring 16 and conceding zero.

Sundowns will try to not be affected by their final defeat, and keep up their strong defensive record while keeping the ball, playing how they want to in this match, with huge financial earnings for the winning side. The top three scorers in the 24/25 Premiership season sees three Sundowns players in there. Lucas Ribeiro has 16, with Iqraam Rayners just behind, on 14. Arthur Sales sits further back, registering eight goals.

Head-to-head Comparison

The Sundowns did actually face a Korean side when they were previously in this competition, but Tuesday will be the first meeting between these two precise sides.

Betting Tip for Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns

This match is quite difficult to predict. With both teams being juggernauts in their respective leagues and with both teams wanting to prove a point in this competition, it could be a high-scoring affair.

Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for Both Teams to Score as the best value tip for this match. Odds on HighBet of 1.86 will mean a stake of £10 has a potential return of £18.60.

(Odds Subject to Change)

Final Prediction

Ulsan HD 3-2 Mamelodi Sundowns