Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants Prediction: The guests stand a better chance at of amassing all the points

Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants: Prediction and odds on the Match on 09 August 2025

The Natal Rich Boys will strive to get off to a flyer when they face off against Marumo Gallants at the King Goodwill Zwelethini Stadium on Saturday.

Richards Bay finished strong last season with most of their points coming on their ground. They’ll be keen to maintain such a run, especially against an opponent who could sometimes be vulnerable at the back.

Richards Bay: form and statistics

Ronnie Gabriel’s men finished strong last campaign, wrapping up their campaign in 8th spot for the first time in their history. Richards Bay accumulated thirty-three points from a combined eighty-four, scoring nineteen times while conceding twenty-six goals. 

The Natal Rich Boys didn’t fight to remain in the Betway Premiership for the first time ever. Richards Bay have also engaged in some preseason games, and got involved in the MTN 8 cup where they were outnumbered by champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

In the previous campaign, Richards Bay won six of their fourteen home games, scoring eleven while conceding nine. 

Richards Bay Lineup

There has been a total overhaul in Richards Bay team, with almost all the players replaced. Their game recently against Mamelodi Sundowns showed their weakness in the middle of the park, and they are likely to struggle this season. 

Richards Bay Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)

Magoola—Mntungwa, Mcineka, Mabua, Vilakazi—Thulani Gumede, Moses Mthembu, Lindokuhle Zikhali—Bomelo, Mthembu, Nzama

Head Coach: Ronnie Gabriel

Marumo Gallants: form and statistics

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa's side will commence the new campaign on the road after changing coaches. French tactician Alexandre Lafitte will lead the side for the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season.

Marumo Gallants finished in the bottom half of the table, picking up thirty-two points from a combined eighty-six. In the previous campaign, Marumo Gallants recorded eight wins, while losing twelve times and shared the spoils in eight games.

Alexandre's men have also started strong this campaign with their most recent win against Galaxy, where they scored six times to amass all the points. 

Marumo Gallants have made some notable changes in their management, and they’ll be keen to continue from where they stopped last campaign. 

Marumo Gallants Lineup

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are an excellent team when they want to be, and they operate as a more balanced team. They can defend well and also punish their opponent on counters. 

Marumo Gallants' Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)

Washington Arubi—Thabo Ncube, Sibusiso Anthony Sibiya, Lebogang Alfred Mathiane, Tholang Mabotja—Edgar Manaka—Thabang Nemtajela, Xola Nhlapo, Daniel Tawanda Msendami, Kamohelo Abel, Mahlats—Sede Junior Dion

Out: Nhlapo (doubtful)

Head Coach: Alexandre Lafitte

Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants: head to head statistics

Richards Bay have won five, while Marumo Gallants Bay have recorded two wins and two games ending in a tie across their last ten meetings. Richards Bay are unbeaten against Marumo Gallants in their previous six meetings. 

Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants: Betting Tips & Odds

• Five of Richards Bay's last six matches have produced fewer than two goals. You can try out a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.39 on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Richards Bay have won five of their last seven home games in the Betway Premiership. You can bet on a home win, available on 1xbet for 2.50.
• Marumo Gallants have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive league matches. You can try out a BTTS here for 2.25 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.

Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants match prediction 09 August 2025

Richards Bay haven’t really improved from last season, considering their performance against Mamelodi Sundowns a few days ago. They conceded four times and failed to find the back of the net as their midfield was exposed several times.

On the contrary, Marumo Gallants have been in decent shape since the season began, winning their last two preseason games against some solid opponents.

It’s difficult to tell how teams will turn out this campaign, but usually at the start of the campaign, anything can happen. Marumo Gallants have been impressive so far, and I think they might pull a surprise stunt against the hosts. 

My match prediction is for the away team to win or draw and score more than a goal with a coefficient of 2.60 on the Betway bookmaker.

My betting tip on this match is a halftime stalemate with a coefficient of 1.85 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My final betting tip on this game is a full-time draw for a coefficient of 2.64 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!