Richards Bay face Stellenbosch on 4 November at 17:30 GMT, with both sides looking to improve inconsistent league form. The hosts have drawn three and lost two of their last five matches, while Stellenbosch have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in the same period.
Richards Bay’s recent sequence is LDDDL, highlighting a team that has struggled to turn competitive performances into victories. Stellenbosch’s LDWLD record is slightly stronger because of their win, but it also shows a side yet to build sustained momentum.
The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:
- Assists: Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) — 1 assists, (Stellenbosch) — 0 assists.
- Goalkeepers saves: Ian Otieno (Richards Bay) — 4, Sage Stephens (Stellenbosch) — 2
- Tackles: (Richards Bay) — 0, (Stellenbosch) — 0.
- Most encounters won: Samkelo Jali (Richards Bay) — 8, Tlakusani Mthethwa (Stellenbosch) — 9.
Top 5 scorers this season:
- T. Ngwenya (8, Amazulu)
- N. Xulu (5, Richards Bay)
- T. Moremi (5, Orlando Pirates)
- M. Zikakayo (4, Milford FC)
- I. Rayners (4, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Team statistics:
The match will be played at Richards Bay, where the home side have recorded no wins, three draws and six defeats this season. That record places added importance on the fixture, with Richards Bay needing to use home advantage more effectively if they are to move up the league standings.
The five previous matches played by the teams:
- Richards Bay — LDDDL
- Stellenbosch — LDWLD
Stellenbosch have been more productive on their travels. Their away record consists of two wins, four draws and three losses, giving them a greater degree of stability outside home matches. However, the four away draws also indicate that they have often been close to winning without securing all three points.
According to home statistics this season, Richards Bay scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 16.67% | 9.09% |
| 16-30 | 8.33% | 27.27% |
| 31-45 | 16.67% | 9.09% |
| 46-60 | 8.33% | 22.73% |
| 61-75 | 16.67% | 4.55% |
| 76-90 | 33.33% | 22.73% |
| 91-105 | 4.55% |
Stellenbosch has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 12.50% | 18.18% |
| 16-30 | 37.50% | 18.18% |
| 31-45 | 37.50% | 36.36% |
| 46-60 | 12.50% | 27.27% |
| 61-75 | ||
| 76-90 | ||
| 91-105 |
Head-to-head stats:
| Teams | Games | Win | Draws | Losses | |||
| H | A | H | A | H | A | ||
| Richards Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stellenbosch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Probabilities before the match:
| Richards Bay | Stellenbosch | |
| 53.8% | Winning the game | 53.8% |
| 67% | Attack potential | 67% |
| 19% | Potential in defense | 19% |
| 85% | Strength against each other | 85% |
| 67% | Goal Potential | 67% |
Summary: the probability of Stellenbosch winning – 30%, draw – 35%, loss – 35%. Thus Richards Bay, most likely, win (win or draw)
Goal Forecast:Richards Bay, is likely to score -2.5 goals, Stellenbosch is likely to score no more than -2.5.
The bookmaker odds for this match:
| Home win | Draw | Away win |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Save the date
The match between the teams Richards Bay and Stellenbosch will take place on November 04 at 17:30 (GMT) at the stadium King Zwelithini Stadium.
