Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay: Prediction for the Match on August 13, 2025

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 August 2025

The first Natal Derby of the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership derby will see Golden Arrows take on Richards Bay at King Zwelithini Stadium. These are two teams eyeing their first win of the season after a difficult start that saw them face defeat. Which team takes advantage of this high profile matchup? Let’s look into the previews of this game and offer predictions in the next sections. 

Golden Arrows: Form and Statistics

Golden Arrows did not enjoy the kind of start they would have dreamt off in week one against Siwelele. In that encounter, this team went down by two goals within the first 22 minutes of the game as they conceded twice in two minutes. However, while they controlled the tempo of the game with 61 percent of the possession which saw them hit two shots on goal, Keenan Phillips’ 50th minute strike reduced the deficit before Siviwe Magidigidi strike for Siwelele ended their hopes of picking a point. Ahead of this game, Golden Arrows won only one of their last five home matches. 

Golden Arrows Team News and Lineup

Nduduzo Sibiya and Nhlanhla Zwane will be expected to inject urgency and creativity into the attack in this game after mid performance against newly promoted Siwele. Since being signed last season, Keenan Phillips has proven to be one of the best right backs and showed his ability to get up the field at the weekend, scoring against Siwelele and he could prove valuable for this side again.

Golden Arrows Expected Lineup

Mowa, Komara, Jiyane, Shitolo, Phillips, Kumalo, Mhlongo, Mantshiyane, Tokazani, Mtanti, Zwane

Richards Bay: Form and Statistics

Richards Bay took on Marumo Gallants and lost 1-2 despite their opponent playing with a player short. While conceding just three minutes after kickoff, a 39th minute Edgar Manaka red card gave them a leverage with Lundi Mahala putting the Bay leveled in the 55th minute. However, a last minute Simo Mhbhele strike ensured Richards Bay left without a point at full time. Ahead of this game, Richards Bay have lost consecutive games having lost 4-0 to Mamelodi in the quarterfinal of the MTN 8 Cup. 

Richards Bay Team News Lineup

Tlakisani Mthethwa and team captain, Simphiwe Mcineka are expected to lead the attack for Richards Bay. Newly signed Gabadinho Mhango is expected to step up as he seeks an early impression at Richards Bay after joining from Marumo Gallants.

Richards Bay Expected Lineup

Magoola, Mabua, Msineka, Mtungwa, Zulu, Mtetwa, Gumede, Mtembu, Tikazi, Mango, Nzama

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay: Head to Head Statistics

Golden Arrows and Richards Bay have faced off six times in their clubs’ histories. In their first meeting in 2022, Richards Bay secured a 0-2 win at this venue before Golden Arrows went on a three-game winning rampage. However, Richards Bay have won one of the last two meetings with their most recent game ending in a goalless draw. 

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last four matches involving Golden Arrows and other teams have ended with both teams netting while three ended with at least four goals. Both teams to score has 2.50 odds on Bet365 while over 2.5 goals is valued at 3.14 on 1Xbet bookmaker.
• Golden Arrows have won three of the last five meetings against Richards Bay. At home, the bookies tag them as favourites with odds value of 2.55.
• Under 2.5 goals have been won in four of the six encounters between Golden Arrows and Richards Bay with the last two ending in less than two goals. This option is available on Betway with odds at 1.30
• In the six meetings between these two teams, only once has a game ended in a draw. A bet on any side winning is a very real possibility with odds at 1.40 on Bet365.
• In four of their six meetings, we have witnessed both teams to score fail. Both teams to score (no) option is available on Betway with odds at 1.50.
• The last meeting of this fixture ended in a goalless draw back in May. A draw in full time is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.60 on Bet365.

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay Match Prediction 13 August 2025

This is going to be a very close game with the two teams failing to hit the ground in the opener. While I feel Golden Arrows will have the better chance as they play at home and have been more successful in this fixture in recent times, Richards Bay will surely give them a run for their money. Yet, the two teams seem to be more productive this season as they netted in their opener. Meanwhile, with the two teams expected to be focused on winning here, I do not see either side outplaying the other. Therefore, with this game expected to end with a close score, a 1-1 draw is the best option to consider. 

Our match prediction is over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.72 on Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a full time draw with odds at 2.63 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a 1-1 correct score with odds at 6.00 on Bet365 bookmaker.