Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Prediction
South Africa · Regular Season - 1
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Richards Bay vs Polokwane City: result, form and history
Polokwane City beat Richards Bay 2-1 in the Premier Soccer League on 2 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Meetings between them tend to be tight, with just 1.8 goals a game across 10 matches. Referee Moreki Lekwape averages 2.65 cards a game, 1.03 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Richards Bay
Avg ratingAvg rating
1I. Otieno
22L. Sandile Mabuya
2S. Jali
C25S. Mcineka
45B. Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa
30S. Barns
20M. Mthembu
8L. Zikhali
17T. Gumede
27N. Xulu
40L. Mathebula
42S. Manthosi
22E. Ramaja
C34L. Petrus Nkaki
3T. Nkwe
21M. Kambala
20R. Daniels
35B. Mnguni
14N. Maphangule
18G. PhilanderRichards Bay Substitutes
Polokwane City Substitutes
Match Stats
Richards BayPolokwane City Team Comparison
Richards BayPolokwane CityAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Richards Bay- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Polokwane City- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Richards Bay2Wins · 20%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
06/05/2026Richards BayPolokwane City01/11/2025Polokwane CityRichards Bay30/03/2025Polokwane CityRichards Bay08/02/2025Richards BayPolokwane City08/05/2024Polokwane CityRichards Bay
24/02/2024Richards BayPolokwane City04/10/2023Richards BayPolokwane City
05/03/2022Richards BayPolokwane City15/12/2021Richards BayPolokwane City22/09/2021Polokwane CityRichards BayRecent Form
Richards Bay
MagesiRichards BayRichards Bay
Sekhukhune United
Marumo GallantsRichards BayRichards BayPolokwane CityRichards Bay
Mamelodi Sundowns
TS GalaxyRichards BayRichards Bay
Orlando PiratesRichards Bay
Stellenbosch
Durban CityRichards Bay
AmazuluRichards BayPolokwane CityPolokwane CityMarumo Gallants
Golden ArrowsPolokwane CityRichards BayPolokwane CityMamelodi SundownsPolokwane CityPolokwane CityMamelodi SundownsPolokwane CityStellenboschPolokwane City
Kaizer Chiefs
Chippa UnitedPolokwane CityTS GalaxyPolokwane CityPolokwane CityAmazuluReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
2.65 cards a match, 1.03 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.68).
Cards come from 31 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23:8 | +15 | 23 | WDWWW |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19:1 | +18 | 22 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | +4 | 19 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Milford FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | +3 | 15 | WDWDL |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13:8 | +5 | 14 | DDDWD |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 14 | WWDDL |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 10 | DWDDL |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 8 | LDDLW |
| 9 | Chippa United | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 8 | LWDDD |
| 10 | Durban City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 7 | LDLDW |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 7 | LLDDD |
| 12 |  Kruger United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4:12 | -8 | 7 | WLWLL |
| 13 | TS Galaxy | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 6 | LLLDW |
| 14 |  Siwelele | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 6 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Richards Bay | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10:20 | -10 | 3 | LLLLD |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6:15 | -9 | 2 | LLLDL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 23:8 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 19:1 | 22 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | 12:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | 10:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 13:8 | 14 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 8 | 9:8 | 14 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 8 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 3:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Chippa United | 8 | 4:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Durban City | 8 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 8 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 12 | Kruger United | 8 | 4:12 | 7 |
| 13 | TS Galaxy | 8 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 14 | Siwelele | 8 | 7:13 | 6 |
| 15 | Richards Bay | 8 | 10:20 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 8 | 6:15 | 2 |
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About the Richards Bay vs Polokwane City forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Richards Bay and Polokwane City in the Premier Soccer League table
In the Premier Soccer League table, Polokwane City are 11th and Richards Bay 15th, 4 points apart. League goal record so far: Richards Bay 10-20, Polokwane City 8-11. The full standings are on the Premier Soccer League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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