Richards Bay vs Durban City Predictions - Natal Rich Boyz to edge KZN Cup Derby
Richards Bay takes on Durban City in a potentially intense derby match. Richards Bay enters the game in better form, having won three of their last five matches and performing solidly at home. In contrast, Durban City's struggle continues on the road, as they have been winless in five away matches and failed to score in four of these. With key players like Knox Mutizwa in form, Richards Bay is favored to secure a win, while Durban City's lineup remains fairly stable despite recent challenges. The article predicts a home victory for Richards Bay, with likely challenges for Durban City.
- Richards Bay has won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Durban City has failed to score in 4 of the last 5 away games.
- Predicted winner: Richards Bay at home with a clean sheet.
Richards Bay to reach Carling Knockout semi-finals by beating Durban City (Getty Images).
Richards Bay vs Durban City Predictions
This derby match is set to be tight and cagey. I see Richards Bay winning at home. Durban City’s away struggles with scoring goals is tipped to continue.
- Richards Bay vs Durban City Predictions
- Head to Head
- Richards Bay Form & Team News
- Richards Bay Predicted Lineup
- Durban City Form & Team News
- Durban City Predicted Lineup
- Richards Bay have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Richards Bay have seen BTTS No in 6 of their last 9 PSL matches.
- Durban City are winless in 5 away matches (3 losses, 2 draws).
- Durban City have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Head to Head
This is the first meeting between these clubs.
Richards Bay Form & Team News
Richards Bay sit 11th in the PSL table with five losses in 10 rounds of action. They have won three of their last five matches.
They won 1-0 at Stellenbosch with 30% possession before a 1-0 home win vs Magesi. A 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns saw 3.70 xG conceded.
Richards Bay beat Chippa United 4-1 in the Carling Knockout Cup at home. Their last match saw a complacent display as they were beaten 2-1 at home by struggling Orbit College.
Goalkeeper Salim Magoola is back from injury but is set to remain on the bench. Veteran striker Gabadinho Mhango is also set for a substitute role.
Veteran forward Knox Mutizwa has scored three goals in his first two matches for Richards Bay. Centre back Tshepo Mabua is doubtful to feature.
Richards Bay Predicted Lineup
Otieno; Vilakazi, Mcineka, Zuke, Khumalo; Mthembu, Mthethwa; Ngema, Zikali, Mutizwa; Bomelo.
Durban City Form & Team News
Durban City lost their last match as their away struggles continued. They’ve taken 10 points from four home matches but just five points from six away PSL fixtures.
A 3-1 defeat at Mamelodi Sundowns saw just 22% possession. After a 0-0 draw away at Stellenbosch, they came from a goal down to beat Magesi 3-1 at home.
Three second-half goals led to a 4-1 home success over Polokwane City in the Carling Knockout Cup. Their last match saw an 88th-minute set-piece goal conceded to lose 1-0 at AmaZulu in an even affair.
Gavin Hunt has a very settled core of players. His only real decisions are in attack and in the wide areas.
The starting XI is very settled. The only real choice for the coach are in attack.
Joslin Kamatuka and Haashim Domingo are pushing for recalls after being benched for the last two fixtures.
Durban City Predicted Lineup
Keet; Gcaba, Ncanana, Mkhize, Mashego; Jurgens, Jodwana; Maseko, Mokwena, Domingo; Kamatuka.
Verdict
I'm backing a home win to zero in this cup tie.
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