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Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch FC
South Africa
Betway Premiership 2025/2026 King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban 
Match Events
7'
7'
Barns S.
10'
10'
Palace G.
21'
21'
Nashixwa B. T.
AI Match Summary
Richards Bay in this Betway Premiership 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Richards Bay.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
30%
39%
31%
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
65%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Stellenbosch FC lately — more wins on the board than Richards Bay.
- 39% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
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 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.8%
Richards Bay Clean Sheet 68%
Stellenbosch FC Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Richards Bay | Stellenbosch FC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 33 |
| Wins | 9 | 10 |
| Draws | 12 | 10 |
| Losses | 9 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 0.88 | 1.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.88 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.88 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.88 | 1.25 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 7, 2026 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch FC
2:1
Sep 20, 2025 Betway Premiership
Stellenbosch FC vs Richards Bay
0:1
Feb 21, 2025 Betway Premiership
Stellenbosch FC vs Richards Bay
1:1
Oct 26, 2024 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch FC
0:0
May 25, 2024 Betway Premiership
Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch FC
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Richards Bay Compare
Top Goalscorer Barns S.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44
Stellenbosch FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Palace G.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Richards Bay 41 / 100
Stellenbosch FC 31 / 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 Stellenbosch FC
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick RIC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
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 found the back of the net in 67% of recent matches (30 games).
Stellenbosch FC let in goals in 73% of their last 33 matches.
Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.
Solid form: Richards Bay remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Richards Bay VS Stellenbosch FC
0.88 Goals Scored 1.13
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
50% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Richards Bay
(Home) 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
26 Apr
Richards Bay
0 : 0 Mamelodi Sundowns
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16 May
Richards Bay
1 : 1 Sekhukhune
06 May
Richards Bay
0 : 0 Polokwane City
26 Apr
Richards Bay
0 : 0 Mamelodi Sundowns
10 Apr
Richards Bay
2 : 2 Orlando Pirates
07 Apr
Richards Bay
2 : 1 Stellenbosch FC
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Stellenbosch FC
(Away) 23 May
Marumo Gallants
0 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
16 May
Stellenbosch FC
2 : 0 Orbit College
08 May
Durban City
0 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
05 May
Stellenbosch FC
0 : 2 Orlando Pirates
26 Apr
Polokwane City
1 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
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23 May
Marumo Gallants
0 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
08 May
Durban City
0 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
26 Apr
Polokwane City
1 : 0 Stellenbosch FC
22 Apr
Mamelodi Sundowns
1 : 1 Stellenbosch FC
07 Apr
Richards Bay
2 : 1 Stellenbosch FC
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 58:12 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 57:21 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 33:19 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 32:28 | 47 |
| 5 | Sekhukhune | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 32:27 | 44 |
| 6 | Golden Arrows | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 34:33 | 41 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 21:21 | 40 |
| 8 | Durban City | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 25:26 | 39 |
| 9 | Stellenbosch FC | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 26:30 | 37 |
| 10 | Siwelele | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 24:28 | 37 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23:30 | 34 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30:38 | 32 |
| 13 | Chippa Utd. | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24:44 | 28 |
| 14 | Marumo Gallants | 30 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 21:38 | 25 |
| 15 | Magesi | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 24:43 | 24 |
| 16 | Orbit College | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 21:47 | 24 |
Promotion - CAF Champions League 2026/2027 (Main)
Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup 2026/2027 (Main)
Relegation - Betway Premiership 2025/2026 (Relegation Group)
Relegation - Motsepe Foundation Championship 2026/2027 (Main)