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Hollywoodbets Super League Weekend Preview

The Hollywoodbets Super League is underway for the 2025 season and this Sunday two thrilling fixtures are on the cards as TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies take on First Touch Ladies, while reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies face JVW FC. 

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs JVW FC Gallo Images


TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies and First Touch Ladies are expected to deliver a tightly contested match, while JVW FC faces an uphill battle against Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies. Here's how the teams stack up against each other ahead of these crucial matchups.


TUT Matsatsantsa vs First Touch Ladies

Kick off: 11:30am

This fixture has been a closely contested affair since the 2020-21 season, with both teams looking to assert dominance. The head-to-head record favors First Touch Ladies, who have claimed victory in four of their eight encounters, while TUT Matsatsantsa have managed only two wins. The remaining two fixtures ended in draws.

TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies © Gallo Images

Head-to-Head:

Games Played: 8

TUT Matsatsantsa Wins: 2

First Touch Ladies Wins: 4

Draws: 2

TUT Goals Scored: 11

First Touch Goals Scored: 13

Despite First Touch Ladies having the upper hand in previous meetings, the margin between goals scored and conceded remains tight. TUT will be eager to capitalize on home advantage and bridge the gap in head-to-head encounters. On the other hand, First Touch will be looking to extend their dominance and pick up another crucial win.


Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs JVW FC

Kick off: 3pm

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and  JVW FC © Gallo Images

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will be playing their opening game of the 2025 season, in their previous four opening league encounters from the year 2021-2025, Banyana Ba Style have a 100% win record. Sundowns have been the clear frontrunners in this fixture against JVW FC, boasting a commanding six wins from their previous eight meetings. JVW FC, despite showing resilience, have yet to register a victory against the league giants, only managing to secure two draws.

Head-to-Head:

Games Played: 8

Mamelodi Sundowns Wins: 6

JVW Wins: 0

Draws: 2

Mamelodi Sundowns Goals Scored: 21

JVW Goals Scored: 9


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