Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC Predictions - Draw backed in KZN derby

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2025

John Eastwood 12 Aug 2025

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Both Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC suffered defeats in their PSL openers.
Golden Arrows' defense has been concerning, conceding 6 goals in their last two matches.
Richards Bay FC, despite player advantage, lost their last match with a late goal.

Expired

Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC to settle for a share of the spoils (Getty Images)

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC Predictions

The hosts will be looking to bounce back from a defeat to Siwelele at the weekend in their PSL opener while Richards Bay FC also lost at home to Marumo Gallants. Neither side looked particularly impressive and with this being a derby, I am backing a draw.

Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC Predictions
Head to Head
Golden Arrows Form
Richards Bay FC Form

Golden Arrows lost their last 2 matches.
Golden Arrows have conceded 6 goals in their last 2 matches.
Richards Bay have lost their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Last season, both sides won one game each against the other.

Golden Arrows Form

Golden Arrows will be concerned with their defensive record recently. While not much can be read into friendlies, prior to the season starting, they did lose 3-2 to AmaZulu.

That trend continued this past weekend as Arrows suffered a 3-1 away loss to Siwelele. After going 2-0 down in the first 22 minutes, Arrows pulled a goal back on the 50th minute mark through Keenan Phillips.

Unfortunately, that didn't last long as six minutes later, Siwelele scored again to wrap up the points.

Richards Bay FC Form

Richards Bay have had a horror start to their 2024/25 season. At the start of August, in the MTN 8 Cup, Richards Bay FC suffered a 4-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

After being knocked out of the cup, the KZN-based outfit began their PSL campaign at home against Marumo Gallants. Richards Bay conceded in the third minute before Gallants went down to 10 men in the 39th minute.

The player advantage paid dividends in the 55th mintue when Lundi Mahala leveled the game up. However, Gallants scored a winner in the 91st minute with 10 men to secure the points.

Verdict

Golden Arrows v Richards Bay FC

I am backing this game to end level between two sides in poor form.

Draw

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