Richards Bay vs Siwelele Predictions - Visitors to take a valuable PSL point

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Match predicted to end in 1-1 draw with under 2.5 goals.
Richards Bay ended a four-match winless streak in the PSL.
Siwelele shows strong form with 3 wins, 3 draws in last 7 fixtures.

Richards Bay and Siwelele to share the spoils on Friday night (Getty Images).

Richards Bay vs Siwelele Predictions

The stats point to a low-scoring affair. Siwelele have enough to avoid defeat in this one. I’m backing a 1-1 draw.

Key Stats – Not Many Goals Expected

Richards Bay have seen BTTS Yes in 6 of their last 9 matches.
Richards Bay have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches.
Siwelele have drawn their last 2 matches.
Siwelele have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 15 matches.

Head-to-Head – Just One Previous Stalemate

These clubs have met on just one previous occasion.

They drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture in August.

Richards Bay Form – One Win Five in the PSL

Richards Bay ended a four-match league winless in their last match. They sit ninth in the PSL table, but they’re just two points above 14th spot.

They drew 1-1 at both Polokwane City at Sekhukhune United in the league. A 1-0 home defeat to Orlando Pirates followed in the Carling Knockout Cup as they were outshot 16-4.

After a 0-0 home draw vs Durban City, they beat AmaZulu 2-0 at home. Richards Bay produced 2.04 xG and 18 shots in a strong performance.

Siwelele Improving – Three Wins and Three Draws in Last Seven

Siwelele have taken 12 points in their last seven fixtures. They have three wins and three draws during that run.

They drew 0-0 at Kaizer Chiefs before a 1-0 home win over Sekhukhune United. They won 2-0 at Stellenbosch with 2.20 xG produced.

After a 2-0 loss at AmaZulu, they drew 0-0 at home to bottom-placed Chippa United. Their last match brought a fine result as they drew 1-1 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns before the AFCON break.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Richards Bay (4-2-3-1): Otieno; Mabuya, Nashixwa, Mabua, Khumalo; Mthembu, Mthethwa; Mutizwa, Ngema, Ndelu; Mhango.

Richards Bay have signed Nsingizi Hotspurs FC striker Joel Madondo. His debut may have to wait due to work permit issues.

Namibian defender Tuli Ngenovali Nashixwa has been signed and could make his debut.

Siwelele (4-5-1): Goss; Mobbie, Sanoka, Makhele, Rapoo; Mokhuoane, Margeman; Potsane, Pule, Sekgota; Lepasa.

Right back Nyiko Mobbie is now fully fit after surgery and he will start. Speedy winger Kgaogelo Sekgota has been signed as a free agent.

Striker Siviwe Magidigidi has been sold to Belgian First Division B outfit K Beerschot V.A. Zakhele Lepasa is fit again up front to cover that loss.

Verdict

Richards Bay v Siwelele

I'm backing a draw in this match with Under 2.5 goals.

Draw

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