The Brazilians won the Championship for the first time in seven years in 2013/14, ending two points ahead of runners-up Kaizer Chiefs thanks to 20 wins and just five defeats.
Maritzburg ended the in 10th place, four points adrift of the top half of the table, after 10 wins, eight draws and 12 defeats.
In head-to-head stats, Sundowns and Maritzburg have met in 16 League matches since 2005/06.
The Brazilians boast 11 wins compared to the Team of Choice’s three, while just two matches have been drawn.
Downs have a strong home record against Maritzburg, with six wins and just one defeat from eight matches as hosts.
2009/10: Maritzburg 1-5 Sundowns (Chivuta; Mphela 2, Pelembe, Khenyeza, L Mokoena); Sundowns 1-0 Maritzburg (Mmotong)
2010/11: Sundowns 3-0 Maritzburg (Cale, Pattison, Mphela); Maritzburg 3-1 Sundowns (Diouf, Sibisi, Bester; Ferreira)
2011/12: Sundowns 1-0 Maritzburg (Pelembe); Maritzburg 1-0 Sundowns (Malajila)
2012/13: Sundowns 1-2 Maritzburg (Mushekwi; Buckley 2); Maritzburg 0-3 Sundowns (Mphela, Shongwe, Mushekwi)
2013/14: Sundowns 2-2 Maritzburg (Mashego, Billiat; Smeekes, M Booysen); Maritzburg 1-1 Sundowns (Isaacks; Schut)