Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: The home side stands no chance here

Winless Richards Bay will welcome Orlando Pirates to their King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday. The reverse leg ended in a toothless draw, but we expect a more open encounter here.

Richards Bay (6th)

Last five games: LLLLL

The Natal Rich Boys have gone eight games without a win, conceding twelve and scoring just three goals. More recently, they surrendered to another defeat as TS Galaxy beat them (4-0). Richards Bay conceded four times for the first time since their promotion as they recorded their sixth loss in the last six games.

After competing in the champions league race during the first half of the season, Richards Bay are now ten points closer to the relegation zone.

Richards Bay have won seven, lost three and drawn two at home this season.

Orlando Pirates (3rd)

Last five games: LWLWWW

Jose Riveiro's men secured a vital victory against Supersport as a lone goal from Tapelo Xozi was enough for the home side.

The Buccaneers have worked their way up from midtable to the verge of breaking into the top two within the space of a few weeks, courtesy of a consistent turn of results where they recorded six wins in their last seven games in the Premiership, finding the net sixteen times while only conceding six goals. Orlando Pirates' victory over Supersport reduced the lead to two points, picking up thirty-seven points from a possible sixty-nine.

Orlando Pirates have won four, drawn twice, and lost five on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Their only meeting ended in a boring (0-0) draw at Orlando Stadium. Richards Bay have been struggling in recent games and have lost six consecutive matches while they face a strong attacking-minded side in Orlando Pirates. The home side can’t curtail the visitors attacking threats; bet on an away win for 1.92.

Orlando Pirates will definitely score more than once for 2.40.

Bet on a correct score of (0-3) for 7.90.

Good luck!