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Richards Bay vs AmaZulu

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban
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Richards Bay

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AmaZulu

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Match Events

54' Event
Ekstein H.
58'
Sbangani Z.
58'
Fielies T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

AmaZulu in this Nedbank Cup tie, finishing 0-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Richards Bay
39%
Draws
30%
AmaZulu
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Richards Bay haven't matched AmaZulu's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • AmaZulu arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor AmaZulu, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors AmaZulu here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Richards Bay Clean Sheet 23%
AmaZulu Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Richards Bay AmaZulu
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 9 13
Draws 12 6
Losses 9 10
Goals Scored 0.88 1.25
Goals Conceded 0.75 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 14, 2026 Betway Premiership
AmaZulu vs Richards Bay
2:1
Feb 20, 2026 Nedbank Cup
Richards Bay vs AmaZulu
0:1
Nov 28, 2025 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs AmaZulu
2:0
Apr 4, 2025 Betway Premiership
AmaZulu vs Richards Bay
1:0
Nov 30, 2024 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs AmaZulu
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Richards Bay Compare

Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

AmaZulu Compare

Top Goalscorer Ekstein H.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Richards Bay 33 / 100
AmaZulu 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Richards Bay AmaZulu

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick AMA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Richards Bay's goal record stands at 63% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

AmaZulu's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

Richards Bay has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Richards Bay VS AmaZulu
0.88 Goals Scored 1.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
50% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Richards Bay

(Home)
25 Jul
Durban City
1 : 2
Richards Bay
23 May
Magesi
1 : 0
Richards Bay
16 May
Richards Bay
1 : 1
Sekhukhune
09 May
Marumo Gallants
1 : 1
Richards Bay
06 May
Richards Bay
0 : 0
Polokwane City
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AmaZulu

(Away)
23 May
Durban City
0 : 1
AmaZulu
16 May
AmaZulu
0 : 1
Kaizer Chiefs
09 May
Orbit College
0 : 0
AmaZulu
06 May
AmaZulu
1 : 1
Golden Arrows
25 Apr
AmaZulu
5 : 1
Chippa Utd.
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
TS Galaxy-
TBD-
TBD-
Marumo Gallants-
Mamelodi Sundowns-
TBD-
The Bees0
Gomora United1
Cardinals-
TBD-
TBD-
Jacksa Spears-
Vasco Da Gama-
TBD-
TBD-
Luthuli Brigades-
Hungry Lions2
Venda1
Leicesterford City1
Pretoria U.2
Kruger United0
Highbury3
TBD-
Sekhukhune-
SSU M-17-
TBD-
Milford2
Baroka0
Mkhambathi-
TBD-
Lerumo Lions1
Midlands Wanderers0
Golden Arrows-
TBD-
TBD-
Orbit College-
Stellenbosch FC-
TBD-
TBD-
Kaizer Chiefs-
Cape Town City0
Upington City1
TBD-
Magesi-
Durban City-
TBD-
TBD-
Chippa Utd.-
Polokwane City-
TBD-
TBD-
AmaZulu-
Siwelele-
TBD-
TBD-
Richards Bay-
Army Rocket-
TBD-
Black Leopards0
Casric Stars1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila-
TBD-
TBD-
Orlando Pirates-
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy1
Marumo Gallants0
Mamelodi Sundowns2
Gomora United1
Cardinals2
Jacksa Spears4
Vasco Da Gama4
Luthuli Brigades1
Hungry Lions1
Pretoria U.2
Highbury0
Sekhukhune1
SSU M-171
Milford2
Mkhambathi2
Lerumo Lions1
Golden Arrows3
Orbit College0
Stellenbosch FC2
Kaizer Chiefs1
Upington City1
Magesi0
Durban City1
Chippa Utd.0
Polokwane City1
AmaZulu2
Siwelele3
Richards Bay4
Army Rocket0
Casric Stars3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila1
Orlando Pirates4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy2
Mamelodi Sundowns0
Jacksa Spears1
Vasco Da Gama0
Pretoria U.0
Sekhukhune1
Milford3
Mkhambathi0
Golden Arrows1
Stellenbosch FC0
Upington City0
Durban City1
AmaZulu1
Richards Bay0
Casric Stars1
Orlando Pirates0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy2
Jacksa Spears0
Sekhukhune2
Milford3
Golden Arrows1
Durban City2
AmaZulu1
Casric Stars2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy2
Milford1
Durban City1
Casric Stars0
Final
TS Galaxy1
Durban City2