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Royal AM vs Richards Bay Predictions - KZN derby to finish level

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 22 Sep 2024

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Royal AM vs Richards Bay likely to end in a draw.
Royal AM unbeaten in their last 4 matches; Richards Bay lost only twice in last 14.
Key players from both teams face injury doubts.

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Royal AM to continue their unbeaten run with a draw at home to Richards Bay (Getty Images).

Royal AM vs Richards Bay Predictions

This KZN derby could be closely fought. Royal AM are improving whilst Richards Bay have lost just twice in 14 matches. I’m backing this one to end in a draw.
Royal AM vs Richards Bay Predictions
Head to Head
Royal AM Form & Team News
Royal AM Predicted Lineup
Richards Bay Form & Team News
Richards Bay Predicted Lineup

Royal AM are undefeated in their last 4 matches (3 draws).
Royal AM are unbeaten in 3 matches vs Richards Bay.
Richards Bay in 8 of their last 10 matches.
Richards Bay have drawn 2 of their last 3 away matches.

Head to Head

Royal AM hold a 6-2 lead over Richards Bay across 12 previous clashes with four draws.

The sides last met in March as Royal AM won 2-1 away from home.

Royal AM Form & Team News

Royal AM have followed a five-match losing run with a streak of four matches unbeaten. They stayed up on the final day.

A 2-0 home loss to Mamelodi Sundowns made it zero points from five fixtures. A 0-0 home draw vs Chippa United was followed by a 2-1 victory at Moroka Swallows on the final day.

This term began with a 1-1 home draw versus Cape Town City. On Saturday, they drew 0-0 away at SuperSport United.

Coach John Maduka must decide whether to start club chairman Andile Mpisane for the third match in a row.

Striker Mxolisi Macuphu is an injury doubt. Mfundo Thikazi is also a question mark for this match.

Royal AM Predicted Lineup

Ngcobo; Shezi, Zulu, Manganyi, Matlaba; Maxwele, Msomi, Magaqa, Mahlasela, Mashiane; Sera.

Richards Bay Form & Team News

Richards Bay had a fine end to last season and have won five of their last 10 PSL matches.

Last season’s run-in saw some fine wins including 1-0 at Orlando Pirates and 2-1 vs Stellenbosch in round 30. Two wins and two draws in the playoffs were enough to secure their spot in the top flight.

Richards Bay started the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 home victory over TS Galaxy. On Saturday, the Natal Rich Boyz were beaten 1-0 away at Chippa United.

Richards Bay could be without midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe due to injury.

Powerful forward Somila Ntsundwana missed the last match. He remains doubtful for this fixture.

Richards Bay Predicted Lineup

Magoola; Mabuya, Mcineka, Allan, Mabua; Mthethwa, Mhongo; Conco, Kutumela, Figuareido; Sibanyoni.

Verdict

Royal AM v Richards Bay

I'm backing a draw in this match. I'm tipping a 1-1 score as my correct score bet.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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