Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns Set for a High-Stakes FIFA Club World Cup Showdown
Exclusive clashes in the Club World Cup 2025 continue with Group F fixtures on Tuesday. South African side Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Ulsan HD in the second fixture of the group. After the 1-1 draw between BVB and Fluminense, either of the sides will have a chance to top the group should they win the clash.
Sundowns who won the Premier Division 2024/25 in their county will take the global stage for the first time. With the exquisite continental matchup to commence at the Exploria Stadium, fans in Asia and Africa will get to see their country clubs compete against each other for the first time in history.
Ulsan HD comes into the Club World Cup without any reporter injury or suspension. The South Korean club has lost only two of their previous 10 games. Having a healthy squad, Manager Pan-Gon Kim will look to start their Club World Cup campaign.
Ulsan HD Predicted XI : Jo Hyeon-woo; Kang Sang-woo, Kim Young-gwon, Seo Myung-gwan, Gustav Ludwigson; Jung Woo-young; Um Won-sang, Darijan Bojanic, Ko Seung-beom, Lee Chung-yong; Erick Farias.
Themba Zwane the attacking midfielder has been sidelined from matches since September due to an Achilles tendon tear. No other specific injury concerns have been noted for Sundowns, suggesting the rest of the squad is likely available.
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Mosa Lebusa, Aubrey Modiba; Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Tashreeq Matthews; Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Arthur Sales, Iqraam Rayners.
Group F is filled with four versatile clubs from the world matched up in the FIFA competition. Ulsan HD, boasting a fully fit roster, is poised to leverage their depth with a versatile 4-1-4-1, led by players like Erick Farias or Yago Cariello up top.
Sundowns may display possession games and high-intensity pressing. However, Ulsan who will be keen to continue to good domestic run on the global stage as the winner of the clash takes the top position in Group F.
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