Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay Prediction: Richards Bay to record a close victory

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

Golden Arrows will face Richards Bay in a Premier Soccer League match at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. The Betway Premiership enters a key stretch this weekend, with important battles at both ends of the table. Arrows are known for their resilience and strong structure. They’ll need discipline to control Richards Bay, who are fighting to avoid relegation

Golden Arrows: Form and Statistics

AmaZulu FC finished their 2025 Betway Premiership year on a high, defeating Golden Arrows 1-0 at King Zwelithini Stadium on Tuesday. Riaan Hanamub’s stunning goal lifted Usuthu into third place on the table. Arthur Zwane’s team is now just one point behind second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns and will return to league action on 25 January against TS Galaxy at home. Golden Arrows finished the year in 10th place and will resume their campaign on 20 January away to Kaizer Chiefs. AmaZulu’s night started with a setback when first-choice goalkeeper Darren Johnson was injured in the 27th minute. Young Olwethu Mzimela stepped in and played well. Arrows fought hard before halftime and had a golden chance in stoppage time when Siyanda Ndlovu was fouled in the box. However, Sede Dion’s penalty hit the crossbar, and the teams went into the break 0-0. The game’s decisive moment came in the 56th minute. Hanamub, on his weaker right foot, smashed an unstoppable shot past Xolani Ngcobo. Liam Bern provided the assist as AmaZulu took the lead. In other action, Marumo Gallants reached the Carling Knockout Cup final after a 4-2 penalty win over Golden Arrows on Sunday. The match had ended 2-2 after extra time, with veteran goalkeeper Washington Arubi shining in the shootout. Isaac Cisse put Arrows ahead in the 54th minute with a header, but Gallants quickly responded through Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo’s long-range strike. Daniel Msendami gave Gallants the lead, but Arrows equalized in the 70th minute when Dlamini curled in a superb goal from a Junior Dion assist.

Golden Arrows News and Lineup

Golden Arrows are in crisis after FIFA imposed a transfer ban for failing to pay money owed to their former star, Knox Mutizwa. This is a big setback for coach Manqoba Mngqithi, who now faces challenges in future competitions without the ability to sign new players. Arrows parted ways with Mutizwa and Thabani Zuke at the end of last season. Both players joined Richards Bay FC. However, Mutizwa reported an unresolved financial dispute to FIFA after the club didn’t honor a settlement agreement. Mutizwa joined Arrows in 2017 from the now-defunct Bidvest Wits. He became one of their top attackers, with a standout record of seven goals against Kaizer Chiefs, earning a reputation as one of their biggest threats.

🔖 Golden Arrows Expected Lineup

AmaZulu: Johnson; Radebe, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Fielies, Hlangabeza; Bern, Ngcobo, Ngwenya; Maqokolo, Mashigo

Substitutes: Mzimela, Ekstein, Moon, Zikhali, Dube

Richards Bay: Form and Statistics

Lwandile Mabuya, a defender for Richards Bay FC, has set his sights on the next big step in his career. The 25-year-old reached 100 appearances for Richards Bay in their recent 0-0 draw against Durban City FC in the KZN Derby. This milestone marks a proud moment for Mabuya. He joined Richards Bay in the 2020/21 season after impressing in the Gauteng Development Promotional League with Remember Elite Sports Academy, the league champions. Now, he's ready for bigger challenges, with the giants of South African football—Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and Mamelodi Sundowns on his radar.

Richards Bay FC News and Lineup

AmaZulu FC have signed attacking midfielder Langelihle Mhlongo for the rest of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. The 24-year-old joins on a free transfer after four years with Richards Bay FC. Mhlongo started his career with amateur teams Magic Future Stars and Ethekwini Coastal before turning professional. He was introduced to fans by club president Sandile Zungu at the AmaZulu Fan Experience event. Mhlongo will wear the number 3 jersey.

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC Head-to-Head statistics

Last season, each team won one game against the other.

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Both Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC lost their PSL openers.
• Golden Arrows have struggled defensively, conceding 6 goals in their last two matches. They lost both of those games.
• Richards Bay FC also lost their last two matches. Despite having a player advantage in their most recent game, they were beaten by a late goal.

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC match prediction, 13th December 2025

Golden Arrows have lost 3 of their last 6 matches. Richards Bay has struggled away, losing 2 of their 4 road games. In their last 6 meetings, 4 have seen fewer than 2.5 goals. While Richards Bay is more likely to win, the chance isn't high enough. A safe bet is a double chance, 1X, which covers both a Richards Bay win or a draw. Our Prediction is Golden Arrows to win.

Our match prediction is Golden Arrows to win with odds at 1.65 on the 1Xbetbookmaker.

Our betting tip is BTTS (no) with odds at 1.90 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Under 2.5 total goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.