Richards Bay vs Chippa United: Prediction for the Match on August 26, 2025

Richards Bay vs Chippa United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 August 2025

We are back at Princess Magogo Stadium where Richards Bay are expected to take on Chippa United. The two teams have failed to win any of their first three matches of the season as they sit in the last two spots in the standings. Will there be a winner in this fixture with their last meeting ending in a draw? Below, I preview this game and offer best betting options. 

Richards Bay: Form and Statistics

Richards Bay have failed to impress this season and the home side will hope things go in a positive end for them in this fixture. The previous time out, this team took on a Kaizer Chiefs side and lost 1-0. Meanwhile, their first two league games of the season ended in defeats to Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants. Ahead of this game, Richards Bay have scored only once in the current league season while remaining the only side to not have picked up a point after three rounds of games. 

Richards Bay Team News and Lineup

Richards Bay are expected to go with number one goalkeeper option, Salim Magoola despite having now conceded in each of his matches this season. Lundi Mahala is expected to start in attack with the striker netting his team's lone goal this season. 

Richards Bay Expected Lineup

Salim Magoola, Mcineka, Mabua, Mntungwa, Vilakazi, Mthethwa, Zikhali, Thikazi, Bomelo, Mthembu, Mahala

Chippa United: Form and Statistics

Chippa United are still searching for their first win of the season after a struggling start to the campaign. With a draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their opening game which increased hopes and expectations from this Chippa United’s side, they have now lost consecutive games. Prior to their last game, this team suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Durban City before a thrashing loss to TS Galaxy despite netting first. Ahead of this game, Chippa United now remain winless in ten consecutive matches, losing six of those encounters. 

Chippa United Team News and Lineup

Following the sack of the first team coach and his assistant, Sinethemba Badela and Musa Nyatama, Luc Eymael will lead this team at the Princess Magogo Stadium. Therefore, we might see a different formation different from the traditional 4-5-1 of Badela as we predict a 4-3-3 of Nigerian number one goalkeeper, Nwabali being in goal while Bonani regains his number nine position. 

Chippa United Expected Eleven 

Nwabali, Konqobe, Modise, Kammies, Sithole, Seabi, Mosele, Mfecane, Matrose, Bonani, Azola Matrose

Richards Bay vs Chippa United: Head-to-Head Statistics

Chippa United have single-handedly dominated this fixture since their first ever meeting at Buffalo City Stadium as they remain unbeaten. In nine meetings, Richards Bay best results were draws on three occasions. Meanwhile, Chippa United were victorious in six other encounters. In their most recent matchup back in March, these two teams settled for a goalless draw at Princess Magogo Stadium. 

Richards Bay vs Chippa United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Chippa United have always been the better team in this fixture. However, the visiting team has struggled in recent times with a winless run of ten matches heading into this game. Yet, history could repeat itself with the visitors eager to secure their first win of the season. A bet on the visiting team is available on Bet365 with odds at 4.00.
• Having now lost each of their first three matches of the season, Richards Bay have also failed to win in any of their encounters in this fixture. At home, Richards Bay have been slightly favored by the bookies with odds of 2.20 on Betway as they eye their maiden victory against this tough rival.
• Chippa United have scored in two of their three league games this season. Also, the visiting team has only failed to score in just one of their nine games against Richards Bay. Over 0.5 goals for the road team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.79.
• The last three games of this fixture have ended with both teams to score not being won. Considering the poor offensive productivity of both teams, a bet on neither or one team scoring is a possibility with odds available on Betway at 1.47.

Richards Bay vs Chippa United Match Prediction 26 August 2025

Richards Bay will be in search of their first win in this fixture since first meeting in 2021 but being realistic, it looks like a very tough one for them. Looking at the home team’s position, their inability to affect games and dictate tempo will be what to deal with having started the campaign with zero points from possible nine. On the other hand, Chippa United are not different from their home opponent as their best result this season has come from a shocking draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the opening game of the season. While taking into account the past meetings of these two sides, I would be willing to lean towards the visiting team picking a point at full time as it does not look like Richards Bay are a team ready to win games. Yet, both teams have the same fate and with less attacking potency, a bet on goalless draw is a huge possibility. 

Our match prediction is a win or draw for Chippa United with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 0-0 halftime correct score with odds at 2.00 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a full time draw with odds at 2.80 on Betway bookmaker.