Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay Predictions - Stellies to end rut with key home win
Stellenbosch take on Richards Bay in a crucial PSL fixture, with the home side desperate to reverse recent poor form and climb from 14th in the table. Despite sustained struggles and injuries, Stellenbosch are expected to edge out a result against a Richards Bay team showing improvement after a poor start. Key injuries and rotations affect both squads, but Richards Bay’s attacking losses could prove significant. The predicted outcome is a narrow 1-0 win for Stellenbosch, with emphasis on defensive solidity and home advantage. Both teams face selection questions but Stellenbosch’s drive for points gives them the edge.
- Stellenbosch predicted to win narrowly (1-0) vs Richards Bay.
- Stellenbosch have won 4 of their last 6 home PSL matches.
- Richards Bay have struggled offensively, losing key attackers and failing to score in 3 of last 5 games.
Stellenbosch to secure much-needed three points at home (Getty Images).
Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay Predictions
Stellies are desperate for a win here. I’m backing a narrow victory to end Richards Bay’s mini-revival. I’m tipping a 1-0 scoreline.
- Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay Predictions
- Head to Head
- Stellenbosch Form & Team News
- Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup
- Richards Bay Form & Team News
- Richards Bay Predicted Lineup
- Stellenbosch have won 4 of their last 6 home PSL matches.
- Stellenbosch have won 3 of their last 6 matches vs Richards Bay.
- Richards Bay have lost 4 of their last 7 matches.
- Richards Bay have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
Richards Bay hold a 4-3 advantage over Stellenbosch across ten previous meetings with three draws.
The clubs played out a 0-0 draw when they last met in October.
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellies languish 14th in the PSL table after a poor start to the season. They’ve won just three of their 10 fixtures this term in all competitions.
A 1-0 home win followed vs Marumo Gallants was followed by a 1-0 home loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in a conservative performance. Stellies lost 3-0 to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final after the game finished 0-0 in regulation time.
In midweek, they lost 2-1 away to AmaZulu. They produced 14 shots but could not find a late equaliser.
Ashley Cupido could be handed a start up front after injury. Lehlohonolo Mojela is still feeling his way back to full match fitness after knee surgery.
Left back Turan Manafov is pushing for a first start. Langelihle Phili has scored all three of the league goals this term and will surely be handed a starting spot.
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup
Stephens; Enyinnaya, Maloisane, Stanic, Manafov Khiba, Butsaka; Titus, De Jong, Phili; Cupido.
Richards Bay Form & Team News
Richards Bay lost their first four matches of this season. They’ve since gone three fixtures unbeaten with two draws.
A 2-1 opening day loss at Marumo Gallants was followed by a 1-0 defeat at Golden Arrows. A late 1-0 loss at Kaizer Chiefs came in a match where they had just two shot attempts.
A 1-0 home win vs Chippa United and a 0-0 draw at Siwelele stopped the rot. They drew 1-1 at home with TS Galaxy on Wednesday as they missed a late penalty.
Richards Bay have a doubt over goalkeeper Salim Magoola. Ian Otieno could come into the XI in goal.
Sbangani Zulu could keep his place at right back. The XI has been rotated of late, so we may see a return to the XI for Tlakusani Mthethwa.
Richards Bay Predicted Lineup
Otieno; Zulu, Mcineka, Mabua, Khumalo; Zuke, Mthethwa; Gumede, Ngema, Ndelu; Mhango.
Verdict
Stellenbosch are backed for a home win. I'm tipping a clean sheet as Richards Bay lost some of their top attackers in the off-season.
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