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Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier Soccer League
by Devesh Jaganath | in Premier Soccer League Predictions
A struggling Richards Bay will play host to Orlando Pirates in the PSL on Saturday afternoon. The hosts currently occupy the relegation playoff spot, while the visitors are in seventh place. After avoiding the drop by four points last term, Richards Bay have struggled to kick on in the current campaign. They have managed just nine points in 12 matches and are six points above Cape Town Spurs at the foot of the table. The Natal Rich Boys have also played a game more than most of the teams around them. The hosts got a much-needed victory in their last match, beating Spurs 1-0. That result halted a run of three consecutive defeats and was their first victory in five league matches. The only real joy they have had this season has come in the League Cup, where they are still standing after beating this opponent on penalties earlier this month. Richards Bay have only won one match at home in the league this season and are likely to struggle to improve that record in this one.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will be looking forward to the opportunity of getting their revenge for that League Cup defeat in this one. They fielded a second-string side that day and were punished for it, and are unlikely to make the same mistake this time. Pirates will come into this match with bags of confidence after securing a 1-0 win in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs before the international break. That was their second league win on the bounce and third match in succession without conceding in regulation time. However, they are still a long way from the type of form that saw them finish as runners-up last season. Still, against a struggling opponent, Pirates are heavily fancied to come out on top in this match.
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Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Form
Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates's standings in the Premier Soccer League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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50 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
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15
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30 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -13 |
Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates Last Matches
2/4 (50%)
0/4 (0%)
2/4 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2023 - Premier Soccer League
14 Jan 2023 - Premier Soccer League
6 Jan 2023 - Premier Soccer League
5 Oct 2022 - Premier Soccer League
0/2 (0%)
0/2 (0%)
2/2 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2023 - Premier Soccer League
6 Jan 2023 - Premier Soccer League
2/2 (100%)
0/2 (0%)
0/2 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2023 - Premier Soccer League
5 Oct 2022 - Premier Soccer League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Oct 2023 - MTN 8
20 Sep 2023 - Premier Soccer League
30 May 2022 - Premier Soccer League
16 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
5 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
17 Dec 2021 - Premier Soccer League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Oct 2023 - MTN 8
20 Sep 2023 - Premier Soccer League
16 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
5 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
25 Sep 2021 - Premier Soccer League
11 Sep 2021 - Premier Soccer League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 May 2022 - Premier Soccer League
17 Dec 2021 - Premier Soccer League
24 Apr 2021 - Premier Soccer League
21 Mar 2021 - Premier Soccer League
6 Mar 2021 - Premier Soccer League
23 Jan 2021 - Premier Soccer League
Players list
J. Mabokgwane
DefenderA. Banda
R. Dlamini
S. Mthethwa
S. Mcineka
MidfielderB. Komane
L. Mabuya
L. Mhlongo
ForwardA. Mabaso
Y. Mbuthuma
T. Gumede
M. Buthelezi
DefenderO. Ndah
T. Xoki
MidfielderF. Makaringe
M. Timm
K. Karim
K. Erasmus
P. Maswanganyi
ForwardD. Hotto
M. Saleng
K. Dlamini
Substitutes
P. Manqele
DefenderN. Ndaba
A. Mabaso
T. Dube
MidfielderL. Mohomi
S. Mngomezulu
L. Mabuya
J. Figuareido
K. Makateng
S. Mpontshane
DefenderT. Sesane
N. Sibisi
MidfielderT. Monare
K. Karim
K. Dlamini
K. Erasmus
M. Saleng
S. Baloni
Most goals and assists
Richards Bay
Orlando Pirates
S. Barns
(6 Goals)
T. Mabasa
(16 Goals)
Richards Bay - Orlando Pirates Key Points
- Richards Bay have lost seven of their 12 league matches this season
- Richards Bay have lost three of their last four home games
- Richards Bay have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven league matches at home
- Richards Bay are winless against Pirates in league matches
- Orlando Pirates have kept three consecutive clean sheets in their last three matches
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Our Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
While Pirates are the clear favourites to win this match, there are a few concerns regarding fatigue, with several of their players returning from CAF World Cup Qualifiers with Bafana Bafana, while Richards Bay have had the last couple of weeks off. We still feel that the visitors will have enough to get the victory, but we will opt for the safety of our money back in the event of a draw. Our Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates prediction: Orlando Pirates Draw No Bet.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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