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Free State Stars vs Richards Bay
South Africa
GladAfrica Championship 2021/2022 
AI Match Summary
Free State Stars play Richards Bay in the GladAfrica Championship 2021/2022. It looks like a close match. Recently, Free State Stars averaged 0.97 goals scored and 0.87 conceded. Richards Bay averaged 1.03 goals scored and 1.06 conceded. In past meetings, Free State Stars won 2, Richards Bay won 1, and they drew 2. Their last match on Dec 18, 2021 ended 0:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.23 for Free State Stars and 1.11 for Richards Bay. This points to a Free State Stars double chance or over markets.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Free State Stars picked up more points recently compared to Richards Bay.
- Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.23 vs 1.11 xG).
- Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Free State Stars | Richards Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 11 | 9 |
| Draws | 10 | 13 |
| Losses | 9 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 0.97 | 1.03 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.87 | 1.06 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Value Bet Detector (+EV)
Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds
Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations
Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Free State Stars scored in 67% of their last 30 games.
Richards Bay let in goals in 68% of their last 31 matches.
Games between these two average 2.00 goals.
Free State Stars went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Richards Bay lost 1 of their last 5 games.
Interactive Team Comparison Slider
Side-by-side comparison of team metrics
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richards Bay | 30 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 39:22 | 54 |
| 2 | Pretoria U. | 30 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 40:26 | 52 |
| 3 | Cape Town All Stars | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 37:26 | 48 |
| 4 | JDR Stars | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 32:28 | 45 |
| 5 | Venda | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 26:24 | 44 |
| 6 | Polokwane City | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 42:37 | 41 |
| 7 | Free State Stars | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 26:24 | 41 |
| 8 | Uthongathi | 30 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 27:25 | 39 |
| 9 | Black Leopards | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 30:29 | 39 |
| 10 | Platinum City | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 30:46 | 38 |
| 11 | Hungry Lions | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 27:27 | 36 |
| 12 | Pretoria Callies | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33:32 | 35 |
| 13 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 26:45 | 34 |
| 14 | Cape Town Spurs | 30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 27:32 | 33 |
| 15 | Jomo Cosmos | 30 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 27:34 | 28 |
| 16 | TS Sporting | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 22:34 | 28 |