Siwelele vs Richards Bay Predictions - Siwelele to extend Rich Boyz Away Woes

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 28 Aug 2025

John Eastwood 28 Aug 2025

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Siwelele have shown potential despite not getting deserved points.
Richards Bay are struggling, especially away, with 5 losses in last 8 away games.
Siwelele predicted to win, first-ever meeting between these clubs.

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Siwelele to take three points vs Richards Bay on Friday (Getty Images).

Siwelele vs Richards Bay Predictions

Siwelele have been performing well but not getting the points they deserve. Richards Bay are struggling on their travels. I’m tipping a home victory here.
Siwelele vs Richards Bay Predictions
Head to Head
Siwelele Form & Team News
Siwelele Predicted Lineup
Richards Bay Form & Team News
Richards Bay Predicted Lineup

Richards Bay have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
Richards Bay have lost 5 of their last 8 away matches.

Head to Head

This is the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

Siwelele Form & Team News

Siwelele have three points from their first four matches since buying the SuperSport United franchise.

Siwelele beat Golden Arrows 3-1 to make a fine start to the season as they had 15 shots. A 1-0 defeat at Orbit College saw them outshoot their opponents 14-4.

After losing 1-0 at home to Polokwane City with 61% possession, they lost a third straight game. In midweek, they were beaten 2-0 at TS Galaxy.

Coach Lehlohonolo Seema switched to a back three in midweek. Key midfielder Grant Margeman is pushing to start after a gradual return from long-term injury.

Christian Saile and Wayde Lekay are options to freshen up the attack.

Siwelele Predicted Lineup

Goss; Mobbie, Makhele, Mkhwanazi, Ndebele, Rapoo; Margeman, Moralo; Lunga, Lekay, Saile.

Richards Bay Form & Team News

Richards Bay lost their first four matches of this season in all competitions. They stopped the rot with victory in midweek.

A 4-0 loss at Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 was followed by a 2-1 loss at Marumo Gallants. A 1-0 defeat at Golden Arrows was followed by a 1-0 defeat vs Kaizer Chiefs with just two shots attempted.

In midweek, they beat Chippa United 1-0 at home. They produced six shots on target in an improved attacking display.

Richards Bay are integrating several new signings. At least five key players have departed in the off-season.

Thabani Zuke is set to start again after his move from Golden Arrows. Lindokuhle Mtshali may return to the XI in support of Gabadinho Mhango.

Richards Bay Predicted Lineup

Magoola; Vilakazi, Zuke, Mcineka, Mabua; Mthembu, Mthethwa; Gumede, Mtshali, Ndelu; Mhango.

Verdict

Siwelele v Richards Bay

I'm tipping a Siwelele win in this one.

Siwelele win

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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.