Goal takes a look at the Brazilians' progress this season compared to the previous campaign when they came from nowhere to beat Pirates to the title
Mamelodi Sundowns have built a reputation for being slow starters in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Having finished the previous term with 59 points from 30 matches, the Brazilians’ start to the current season has not been their best.
Coach Pitso Mosimane’s troops have accumulated 18 points out of nine league matches and they trail log leaders, Kaizer Chiefs, by 10 points ahead of their match against Golden Arrows on Sunday.