The last three League encounters between the teams have produced just two goals.
In head-to-head stats, Celtic and Sundowns have met in 50 League matches since 1985.
The Brazilians have 24 wins compared to 11 for Phunya Sele Sele, while 15 matches have been drawn.
Celtic have won just seven of their 25 home matches against Downs, suffering 10 defeats in the process.
The last time the Bloemfontein side won at home to their Pretoria counterparts was in 2005/06.
The teams’ two League matches last season saw the away side win 1-0 on each occasion. Richard Henyekane scored Sundowns’ goal in their win in Bloemfontein, while Ruzaigh Gamildien netted for Celtic in the return match.
Celtic ended last season in a very respectable fifth place, ending the League campaign with 42 points from 30 matches.
Phunya Sele Sele’s next three League fixtures see them take on Polokwane City (away), Free State Stars (home) and University of Pretoria (away).
Sundowns had a disappointing season last term, ending in 10th place on the log having claimed just 39 points from 30 matches.
The Brazilians’ next three league fixtures see them take on Platinum Stars (home), Golden Arrows (away) and Orlando Pirates (home).
Kick-off today is at 3pm.
Last 10 League meetings
Season Result Scorers
2008/09 Celtic 0-1 Sundowns Moriri
2008/09 Sundowns 1-0 Celtic Moriri
2009/10 Celtic 0-2 Sundowns Khenyeza, Katongo
2009/10 Sundowns 0-0 Celtic
2010/11 Celtic 1-1 Sundowns Mshengu; Mphela
2010/11 Sundowns 3-1 Celtic Mushekwi 3 (1 pen); Oersen (pen)
2011/12 Sundowns 2-1 Celtic Mushekwi, Pelembe; Mathoho
2011/12 Celtic 0-0 Sundowns
2012/13 Celtic 0-1 Sundowns Henyekane
2012/13 Sundowns 0-1 Celtic Gamildien
Head-to-Head
(League only, since 1985)
Home
P W D L GF GA
Celtic 25 7 8 10 18 25
Sundowns 25 14 7 4 33 27
Away
P W D L GF GA
Celtic 25 4 7 14 27 33
Sundowns 25 10 8 7 25 18
Total
P W D L GF GA
Celtic 50 11 15 24 45 58
Sundowns 50 24 15 11 58 45