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Witbank vs Richards Bay

South Africa South Africa

First Division 2018/2019
Our Tip

Match Events

45' Event
Zwane K.
81' Event
Sait J.

AI Match Summary

The First Division 2018/2019 game between Witbank and Richards Bay finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

0%
Witbank
20%
Draws
80%
Richards Bay
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Richards Bay

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

80% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Richards Bay come out ahead of Witbank on wins alone.
  • 80% — that's where the model lands on Richards Bay taking it.
  • Regular First Division 2018/2019 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 25%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.6%
Witbank Clean Sheet 24%
Richards Bay Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Witbank Richards Bay
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 6 8
Draws 5 13
Losses 19 9
Goals Scored 0.83 1.1
Goals Conceded 1.87 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.35 0.93
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 23, 2019 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Witbank vs Richards Bay
1:1
Nov 25, 2018 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Richards Bay vs Witbank
1:1
Feb 24, 2018 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Witbank vs Richards Bay
2:1
Dec 13, 2017 Nedbank Cup
Witbank vs Richards Bay
1:2
Nov 18, 2017 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Richards Bay vs Witbank
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Witbank Compare

Top Goalscorer Zwane K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.04
Avg xA / game 0.68

Richards Bay Compare

Top Goalscorer Sait J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Witbank 10 / 100
Richards Bay 95 / 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
Witbank Richards Bay

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick RIC 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

Defensive concern: Richards Bay conceded in 77% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Witbank found the back of the net in 53% of recent matches (30 games).

Difficult form: Richards Bay registered 2 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

- VS Richards Bay
0 Goals Scored 0.75
0 Goals Conceded 1.5
0% Over 1.5 50%
0% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Witbank

(Home)
05 May
Witbank
0 : 4
Jomo Cosmos
28 Apr
Royal Eagles FC
3 : 0
Witbank
20 Apr
Ubuntu Cape Town FC
3 : 0
Witbank
13 Apr
Witbank
0 : 1
Mbombela
06 Apr
Cape Town Spurs
5 : 0
Witbank
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Richards Bay

(Away)
02 Aug
Richards Bay
1 : 2
Polokwane City
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
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Stellenbosch FC 30 16 8 6 45:21 56
2 Royal Eagles FC 30 15 8 7 42:22 53
3 Marumo Gallants 30 14 9 7 39:26 51
4 Cape Town Spurs 30 15 6 9 41:29 51
5 Uthongathi 30 11 11 8 30:24 44
6 Mbombela 30 12 8 10 34:30 44
7 Richards Bay 30 11 9 10 28:34 42
8 TS Galaxy 30 9 11 10 31:28 38
9 TS Sporting 30 10 8 12 26:32 38
10 Cape Umoya United 30 9 10 11 26:28 37
11 Swallows FC 30 9 9 12 33:36 36
12 Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 30 9 9 12 31:34 36
13 Jomo Cosmos 30 8 11 11 27:29 35
14 Pretoria U. 30 9 8 13 28:49 35
15 Ubuntu Cape Town FC 30 9 7 14 31:38 34
16 Witbank 30 5 6 19 23:55 21
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