Richards Bay vs Supersport United Prediction: Visitors won’t drop points

The South Africa Premier League fixture between Richards Bay and Supersport United is scheduled to take place at King Zwelithini Stadium. As we approach this match, the hosts have encountered difficulties, failing to secure a win in their recent matches. In contrast, the visitors are riding on the momentum of back-to-back league victories.

In their recent matches, Richards Bay secured a victory against Cape Town Spurs but suffered defeats in three games against Stellenbosch, Royal AM, and Kaizer Chiefs. Additionally, they had one match that ended in a draw against Orlando Pirates. Across these fixtures, Richards Bay scored 3 goals and conceded 7. Their average goal per match stands at 0.67 in the current league season. In terms of disciplinary matters, the home team received 20 yellow cards and one red card, averaging 11.87 fouls per match. Richards Bay holds an average team rating of 6.74 per match. Notably, they face challenges in ball retention, with an average possession of 42.14% in this season.

SuperSport United comes into this match with a record of 2 wins in their last five games against Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates, 2 losses (to Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns), and 1 draw against Polokwane City. Throughout these matches, they scored 7 goals while conceding 7. In away games, SuperSport United has averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.07 conceded per match. The team received 27 yellow cards and one red card, accumulating a total of 187 fouls. SuperSport United's average team rating is 6.64 per match. However, ball possession is a challenge for SuperSport United, with an average of 49.36% overall in this season.

In their three previous meetings, the visitors have emerged victorious twice. Considering their current form, the away team is performing exceptionally well, and I anticipate them to exhibit strength once more. Therefore, in what is expected to be a closely contested matchup, the away team is predicted to secure a 0-2 victory on the road.