Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Prediction 2 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Richards Bay and Polokwane. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 13:00 2 August. The tournament match will take place at the Richards Bay Stadium (Umhlathuze) stadium in the city of Richards Bay. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Richards Bay):

    • ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
    • fouls: 15 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 3.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Richards Bay and Polokwane:

    • played 11 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 3, draws - 4;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 11 against 11;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.

    Head-to-head statistics Richards Bay - Polokwane City

    33%
    4 Wins
    33%
    4 Draws
    33%
    4 Wins
    Total games
    12
    Total Goals Avg
    2.08
    Both teams scored
    33%
    1
    Total average
    1.08
    0.92
    Yellow cards
    0.58
    Last matches
    02.08.26
    Premier League
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    06.05.26
    Premier League
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    4
    4
    15
    9
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    4
    15
    9
    1
    1
    01.11.25
    Premier League
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    1
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    0.66
    1.35
    7
    2
    11
    14
    1
    3
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0.66
    1.35
    7
    2
    11
    14
    1
    3
    30.03.25
    Premier League
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    1.13
    0.75
    5
    3
    18
    15
    1
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    1.13
    0.75
    5
    3
    18
    15
    1
    2
    08.02.25
    Premier League
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    1
    0.48
    8
    4
    13
    14
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0.48
    8
    4
    13
    14
    2
    1
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    Richards Bay Team Overview

    ✅The Richards Bay team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 2 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws. In total, the team has scored 8 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 0.8. In home matches, this figure is 1 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 0.9.

    Match Results: Richards Bay

    Last matches
    15.08.26
    Premier League
    Maritzburg United
    Maritzburg United
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    -
    -
    9
    4
    10
    14
    0
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    9
    4
    10
    14
    0
    0
    D
    11.08.26
    Premier League
    Chippa United
    Chippa United
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    -
    -
    5
    4
    10
    7
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    10
    7
    1
    1
    D
    02.08.26
    Premier League
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    L
    26.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Milford
    Milford
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    L
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Maritzburg United
    Maritzburg United
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    1
    2
    D
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    Polokwane Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 25 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Polokwane, away - Sekhukhune United). The match ended with a score of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Polokwane vs Sekhukhune United):

    • ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 4.

    ⚠️Will Polokwane be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 2 times, lost 3 games, and drew 5 times. On average, the team scored 0.5 goals per game (in away matches - 0.6), and conceded 0.8 goals. Hopefully, this season Polokwane will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    Match Results: Polokwane

    Last matches
    15.08.26
    Premier League
    Sekhukhune United
    Sekhukhune United
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    5
    1
    14
    18
    2
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    1
    14
    18
    2
    3
    L
    11.08.26
    Premier League
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch
    -
    -
    5
    6
    8
    12
    0
    1
    3
    3
    1
    1
    2
    2
    -
    -
    5
    6
    8
    12
    0
    1
    D
    08.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Mamelodi Sundowns
    Mamelodi Sundowns
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    5
    5
    -
    -
    2
    2
    3
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    -
    -
    2
    2
    L
    02.08.26
    Premier League
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    12
    1
    12
    12
    0
    0
    W
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    Sekhukhune United
    Sekhukhune United
    -
    -
    10
    7
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    10
    7
    -
    -
    1
    2
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 11;
    • home team wins - 4, away team wins - 3, draws - 4.

    Statistics: Richards Bay vs Polokwane

    • matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
    • wins: 0 vs 0;
    • win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
    • losses: 0 vs 0;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 2 vs 2;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 5 vs 5.
    Trends
    • Richards Bay have drawn in last 4 home games (Premier League).
    👉Prediction: Draw (odds: 2.75)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2;
    • both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
    Trends
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Richards Bay games (Premier League).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Polokwane games (Premier League).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 1.33)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 11;
    • both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.54)

    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Published: 31/07/2026, 13:25

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    Betting Tips: Richards Bay - Polokwane

    Richards Bay have drawn in the 1st half:
    richards-bay-fcin 8 of last 9 home games.
    richards-bay-fcin 7 of last 8 home games (Premier League).
    1st Half Draw
    Everygame
    -137
    Richards Bay have drawn:
    richards-bay-fcin last 4 home games (Premier League).
    Draw
    Everygame
    +155
    Polokwane have not lost:
    polokwane-cityin 6 of last 7 away games (Premier League).
    Polokwane will not lose
    Everygame
    -204
    Richards Bay have not lost:
    richards-bay-fcin 11 of last 12 home games.
    richards-bay-fcin last 10 home games (Premier League).
    richards-bay-fcin 7 of last 8 games (Premier League).
    Polokwane have not won:
    polokwane-cityin 7 of last 8 games (Premier League).
    Richards Bay will not lose
    Everygame
    -345
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    Richards Bay - Polokwane City Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    9.
    Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch
    31116-54
    10.
    Polokwane
    Polokwane
    31115-64
    11.
    Lamontville Golden Arrows
    Lamontville Golden Arrows
    30300-03
    12.
    Chippa United
    Chippa United
    40312-53
    13.
    Richards Bay
    Richards Bay
    30213-42
    14.
    Siwelele
    Siwelele
    40223-62

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    1 - Win
    7 - Draws
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 8
    Conceded - 9
    -1
    -4
    7 - Scored
    11 - Conceded
    1
    Wins
    2
    7
    Draws
    5
    2
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    8
    Scored
    7
    9
    Conceded
    11
    1.7
    Match goals average
    1.8
    0.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.7
    0.9
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.1
    6
    Both teams scored
    3
    113'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    129'
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