Sport Picks
Richards Bay vs AmaZulu
South Africa
Nedbank Cup King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban 
Match Events
54'
54'
Ekstein H.
58'
58'
Zulu S.
58'
58'
Fielies T.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 0-1. This leg finished 0-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
11%
20%
69%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: AmaZulu
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
69%
/ High Confidence
- Richards Bay haven't matched AmaZulu's recent run of results.
- Model gives AmaZulu a 69% chance of winning this.
- 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 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Richards Bay Clean Sheet 18%
AmaZulu Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Richards Bay | AmaZulu |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 6 | 15 |
| Draws | 14 | 6 |
| Losses | 11 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 1.19 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.32 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 4, 2026 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs AmaZulu
1:2
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
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Richards Bay Compare
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
AmaZulu Compare
Top Goalscorer Ekstein H.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Richards Bay 15 / 100
AmaZulu 77 / 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
Richards Bay AmaZulu
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick AmaZulu Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or 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 68% scoring rate across 31 recent games.
AmaZulu's defensive record shows goals conceded in 61% of 31 matches.
Games between these two average 2.00 goals.
Richards Bay has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Richards Bay VS AmaZulu
1.13 Goals Scored 1.25
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Richards Bay
(Home) 19 Sept
Richards Bay
2 : 3 Sekhukhune
13 Sept
Milford
5 : 1 Richards Bay
04 Sept
Richards Bay
1 : 2 AmaZulu
26 Aug
Richards Bay
2 : 2 Kaizer Chiefs
15 Aug
Durban City
1 : 1 Richards Bay
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19 Sept
Richards Bay
2 : 3 Sekhukhune
04 Sept
Richards Bay
1 : 2 AmaZulu
26 Aug
Richards Bay
2 : 2 Kaizer Chiefs
02 Aug
Richards Bay
1 : 2 Polokwane City
16 May
Richards Bay
1 : 1 Sekhukhune
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AmaZulu
(Away) 19 Sept
Polokwane City
0 : 1 AmaZulu
12 Sept
AmaZulu
1 : 0 Marumo Gallants
04 Sept
Richards Bay
1 : 2 AmaZulu
26 Aug
Mamelodi Sundowns
5 : 2 AmaZulu
15 Aug
AmaZulu
2 : 0 Siwelele
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19 Sept
Polokwane City
0 : 1 AmaZulu
04 Sept
Richards Bay
1 : 2 AmaZulu
26 Aug
Mamelodi Sundowns
5 : 2 AmaZulu
01 Aug
Stellenbosch FC
0 : 1 AmaZulu
23 May
Durban City
0 : 1 AmaZulu
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
TS Galaxy -
TBD -
TBD -
Marumo Gallants -
Mamelodi Sundowns -
TBD -
The Bees 0
Gomora United 1
Cardinals -
TBD -
TBD -
Jacksa Spears -
Vasco Da Gama -
TBD -
TBD -
Luthuli Brigades -
Hungry Lions 2
Venda 1
Leicesterford City 1
Pretoria U. 2
Kruger United 0
Highbury 3
TBD -
Sekhukhune -
SSU M-17 -
TBD -
Milford 2
Baroka 0
Mkhambathi -
TBD -
Lerumo Lions 1
Midlands Wanderers 0
Golden Arrows -
TBD -
TBD -
Orbit College -
Stellenbosch FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Kaizer Chiefs -
Cape Town City 0
Upington City 1
TBD -
Magesi -
Durban City -
TBD -
TBD -
Chippa Utd. -
Polokwane City -
TBD -
TBD -
AmaZulu -
Siwelele -
TBD -
TBD -
Richards Bay -
Army Rocket -
TBD -
Black Leopards 0
Real Native 1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila -
TBD -
TBD -
Orlando Pirates -
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy 1
Marumo Gallants 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
Gomora United 1
Cardinals 2
Jacksa Spears 4
Vasco Da Gama 4
Luthuli Brigades 1
Hungry Lions 1
Pretoria U. 2
Highbury 0
Sekhukhune 1
SSU M-17 1
Milford 2
Mkhambathi 2
Lerumo Lions 1
Golden Arrows 3
Orbit College 0
Stellenbosch FC 2
Kaizer Chiefs 1
Upington City 1
Magesi 0
Durban City 1
Chippa Utd. 0
Polokwane City 1
AmaZulu 2
Siwelele 3
Richards Bay 4
Army Rocket 0
Real Native 3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1
Orlando Pirates 4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 0
Jacksa Spears 1
Vasco Da Gama 0
Pretoria U. 0
Sekhukhune 1
Milford 3
Mkhambathi 0
Golden Arrows 1
Stellenbosch FC 0
Upington City 0
Durban City 1
AmaZulu 1
Richards Bay 0
Real Native 1
Orlando Pirates 0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Jacksa Spears 0
Sekhukhune 2
Milford 3
Golden Arrows 1
Durban City 2
AmaZulu 1
Real Native 2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Milford 1
Durban City 1
Real Native 0
Final
TS Galaxy 1
Durban City 2
