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Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Predictions - Rich Boyz to draw yet again in PSL

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 31 Jul 2026

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John Eastwood 31 Jul 2026

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Both teams struggle with goal scoring, often ending matches in draws.
Richards Bay recorded 13 draws last season; Polokwane City drew 11 of last 17.
Prediction: Expect a 1-1 draw in their upcoming match.

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Polokwane to leave Richards Bay with a point (Getty Images).

Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Predictions

These sides both lack firepower and tend to draw plenty of matches. I’m tipping a 1-1 stalemate on Sunday.
Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Predictions
Key Stats – Richards Bay to Draw Again
Head to Head – Narrow Lead for Hosts
Four Draws in Five – Rich Boyz with Just One Loss in Last Eight
Polokwane Form – 11 draws in Last 17 as they Finished Seventh
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Richards Bay to Draw Again

Richards Bay have drawn 4 of their last 5 matches.
Richards Bay have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches.
Polokwane City have drawn their last 3 matches.
Polokwane City have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head – Narrow Lead for Hosts

Richards Bay hold a 5-3 advantage over Polokwane City with three draws in 12 matches.

The last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw in May 2026.

Four Draws in Five – Rich Boyz with Just One Loss in Last Eight

Richards Bay drew a league-high 13 of 30 league matches last term. They finished 11th in the table after drawing of their final eight matches.

A 0-0 draw at home to Mamelodi Sundowns was followed by a 0-0 home stalemate with Polokwane City. They could only draw 1-1 at struggling Marumo Gallants before a 1-1 home draw vs Sekhukhune United.

Their final match of the season brought a 1-0 defeat away to bottom-placed Magesi.

Polokwane Form – 11 draws in Last 17 as they Finished Seventh

Polokwane finished seventh last season despite scoring just 21 goals in 30 matches. They drew 10 of their final 17 fixtures and scored just twice in the last seven matches.

A 1-0 home win vs Stellenbosch preceded two losses to Mamelodi Sundowns, 1-0 at home and 3-0 away. Rise and Shine drew 0-0 at Richards Bay and 0-0 draw at Golden Arrows with ten men.

The final day brought a 1-1 home draw vs Golden Arrows to sign off on a steady season.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Richards Bay (4-3-3): Otieno; Mabuya, Mcineka, Mabua, Sikhakhane; Nashixwa, Mthembu, Zikhali; Barns, Bomelo, Gumede.

Centre back Sbangani Zulu has been sold to Orlando Pirates. Striker Gabadinho Mhango is set to return after a long-term injury.

The Rich Boyz have largely signed players from the lower divisions. Tlakusani Mthethwa is a loss in midfield after leaving for Stellenbosch.

Polokwane City (4-2-3-1): Mathebula; Matuludi, Nkaki, Ramaja, Modise; Kambala, Maphangule; Dlamini, Kelepu, Ramabu; Tshabalala.

Polokwane have seen striker Thabelo Tshikweta depart the club. Key right back Thabang Matuludi is set to start, despite strong links with a move away.

Left back Malebogo Modise has been signed from Chippa United and is set for a debut.

Verdict

Richards Bay v Polokwane City

This match has a draw written all over it. I'm tipping a 1-1 score.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.