Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC Prediction: The Brazilians can’t afford to lose back-to-back Betway Premiership matches

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 April 2025

After securing their third-ever CAF Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns will divert their attention to the Betway Premiership, where they lead by twelve points. The Brazilians will face off against a relegation-threatened Richards Bay at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday. 

For the guests, a win means they will go six points away from the danger zone, while the Bafana Ba side will be keen to augment their lead at the top of the table. I’ll urge bettors to apply caution as Mamelodi Sundowns might be excessively fatigued following their long flight from Egypt. 

Mamelodi Sundowns: form and statistics

Last five games: WWDWL

The Brazilians have been inconsistent in the league lately, recording just a win in their last three matches. Mamelodi Sundowns head here with a terrible display against title rival Orlando Pirates, bowing to a (2-1) loss on the road. For the very first time this season, Mamelodi Sundowns looked like a shadow of themselves and were caught off guard by the Buccaneers, who scored twice in the first five minutes. It could have been three before the break, but they stood their ground. They began the second half as the best team, and after lots of pressure, Khuliso Mudau broke the deadlock. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get an equalizer as Orlando Pirates defended as a unit. The defeat means Mamelodi Sundowns must win every single game available to secure the Betway Premiership. They have picked up ten points from their last fifteen and are now twelve points ahead on the standings. 

After the loss, Mamelodi Sundowns pulled off a shocking result in Egypt after securing a stalemate against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League. 

Miguel Cardoso’s men have won nineteen, drawn once, and lost three in twenty-three league games, scoring fifty-one and conceding fourteen. 

Mamelodi Sundowns have won eleven consecutive league matches on their home turf. 

Mamelodi Sundowns: Lineup

Miguel Cardoso has no consistent formation, and sometimes you can hardly predict who will start upfront. For instance, top striker Peter Shalulile and captain Themba Zwane were on the bench against Al Ahly. There is no major injury for Mamelodi Sundowns, but the players might be a bit jaded following their involvement in the continental competition. 

Mamelodi Sundowns Potential Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ronwen Williams—Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Lucas Suarez, Aubrey Modiba—Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende—Jayden Adams, Themba Zwane, Lucas Ribeiro—Peter Shalulile

Out: Lebo Mothiba, Rivaldo Coetzee, Siyabonga Mabena

Head Coach: Miguel Cardoso 

Richards Bay: form and statistics

Last five games: LWLLW

The Natal Rich Boys ended their run of back-to-back games without a breakthrough, defeating a struggling Cape Town City. Richards Bay, who had lost against Polokwane City and Amazulu, scored once against the Citizens at home. Papi Zothwane’s men have been below par this season, but not on their ground. Richards Bay were extremely patient against their guests, converting one of their four shots on target after the break. Thulani Gumede scored the only goal that won his side the maximum points. 

Richards Bay are presently fighting for relegation this season; however, if they maintain their home momentum in the league, they might likely survive. The Natal Rich Boys have picked up twenty-seven points in a combined seventy-five, scoring sixteen and conceding twenty-three. 

Richards Bay are one of the weakest teams on the road, winning once in twelve away matches. 

Richards Bay Lineup

Just like they always do, the hosts will rely heavily on their quick counterattacks while being compact at the back. Whatever Richards Bay plans to do, striker Yanela Mbuthuma must be involved, as his four goals have led to their optimism about remaining in the division. 

Richards Bay Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Otieno—Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Wilson Mabua, Keegan Allan, Sanele Zulu —Tiakusani Mththma—Thulani Gumede, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Moses Mthembu, Siboniso Conco—Yanela Mbuthuma

Out: Nkosikhona Ndaba

Head Coach: Papi Zothwane

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC: head to head statistics

• Mamelodi Sundowns have won seven consecutive matches against Richards Bay across their last seven meetings.
• Richards Bay are without a clean sheet in their last seven meetings against Mamelodi Sundowns.
• Five of their last seven meetings have ended in a total of under 2.5 goals.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Mamelodi Sundowns have not been efficient enough in front of goal lately, and five of their last six games have produced less than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, which is available FOR 1.52 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Richards Bay have lost three consecutive away league games. A win for Mamelodi Sundowns will fetch you 1.40 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.
• Mamelodi Sundowns have kept the most clean sheets in the Betway Premiership. A BTTS No might surface here for 1.36 on the Betway bookmaker website.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC match prediction 30 April 2025

The Brazilians have not been themselves this season; in fact, they have never been this inconsistent. Mamelodi Sundowns will play in the final of the CAF Champions League following their (1-1) stalemate against Al Ahly in Egypt. They are presently buzzing after this success, and they’ll be keen to secure all the points here. 

Mamelodi Sundowns are not guaranteed the Betway Premiership title yet, even though they are twelve points ahead on the log. Orlando Pirates, who sit in the second spot on the log, have three outstanding games, and if they amass all the points, it’ll be three points between both teams. 

On the other hand, Richards Bay have been consistent on their home turf and not on the road. They have managed just one away win all season, and they stand no chance here. 

Miguel Cardoso’s men might have suffered fatigue to some players; however, they have enough quality to pull off a win here. This fixture hardly produced goals, as their last five meetings in the Betway Premiership have ended with a total of under 2.5 goals. 

Our match Prediction is for Mamelodi Sundowns to win and score less than three goals for a coefficient of 1.77 on Betway Bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on this match is for Mamelodi Sundowns to win before the break for 1.90 on 1xbet Bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match is for a total of under 2.5 goals to surface here for a coefficient of 1.52 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!