In the CAF Champions League semifinal on April 18, 2026, Mamelodi Sundowns will face Esperance at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. The Sundowns hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, thanks to Brayan Leon's goal early in the second half. Despite being reduced to ten men late in the match, Sundowns managed to secure the win. Historically, Sundowns have won three of their 11 encounters against Esperance, who have claimed victory four times. Notably, nine of the last ten meetings between the two teams featured fewer than three goals. Sundowns are in excellent form, having won nine of their last ten games, while Esperance remains unbeaten in their last six away matches. The prediction leans towards a narrow 1-0 victory for Sundowns, with betting tips suggesting a win for the hosts and fewer than 2.5 total goals.