Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay Predictions - BTTS Yes in Home Cup Win

Ralph Staniforth

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Sekhukhune United are backed for victory after two consecutive wins and an unbeaten run under a new coach.
Richards Bay have not won in 13 matches, losing their last four and struggling in the relegation zone.
Both teams are predicted to score, with Sekhukhune supported for a home win.

Sekhukhune to win at home in Sunday's Carling Knockout Cup tie vs Richards Bay (Getty Images).

Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay Predictions

I see both sides scoring in this match. Sekhukhune are backed for a victory in 90 minutes.
Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay Predictions
Key Stats – Home Win Predicted
Head to Head – Four Wins Each
Successive Wins – Sekhukhune Returning to Form
Winless in 13 Matches – Rich Boys with Seven Draws & Six Losses
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Home Win Predicted

Sekhukhune United have won their last 2 matches.
Sekhukhune United have seen BTTS Yes in their last 4 matches vs Richards Bay.
Richards Bay have lost their last 4 matches.
Richards Bay have seen BTTS Yes in their last 8 matches.

Head to Head – Four Wins Each

These sides sit at four wins apiece across 12 previous meetings with four draws.

The clubs last met four weeks ago as Sekhukhune won 3-2 at Richards Bay.

Successive Wins – Sekhukhune Returning to Form

Sekhukhune have jumped to sixth in the PSL after successive wins. Since sacking coach Cedric Kaze, they’re unbeaten in four matches (DDWW).

A 3-0 loss at Orlando Pirates in the MTN 8 semi-final second leg saw the club change coach. A 0-0 home draw vs TS Galaxy and a 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch followed as a late goal was conceded.

A 3-2 win at Richards Bay came despite being outshot 16-9. Their last match brought a 2-1 home victory over Marumo Gallants as they put up 2.55 xG.

Winless in 13 Matches – Rich Boys with Seven Draws & Six Losses

Richards Bay are winless in eight matches this season and have lost their last four fixtures. They currently find themselves in the relegation zone.

After seven draws in nine matches, they lost 2-1 at home to AmaZulu. A poor 5-1 loss at Milford FC came with ten men.

A 3-2 home loss to Sekhukhune United was followed by a 4-1 defeat at Mamelodi Sundowns. Richards Bay were outshot 22-5 in that defeat and had just 26% possession.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Buthelezi; Mobbie, Ndlovu, Matsimbi, Kazeem; Mkhize, Khupe; Mokhoane, Rammala, Phiri; Ohizu.

Babina Noko have injury doubts over some key players. Left back Vuyo Letlapa and centre back King Ndlovu will need late fitness tests.

Tshepo Mashiloane is doubtful at right back, as is wide forward Lehlohonolo Mojela.

Richards Bay (4-3-3): Otieno; Mabuya, Mcineka, Ndelu, Sikhakhane; Nashixwa, Mthembu, Zikhali; Nzama, Xulu, T. Gumede.

Striker Gabadinho Mhango remains out injured. Midfielder Lindokuhle Zikhali returns from suspension and could start in midfield.

Thabisa Ndelu and Thembela Sikhakhane are pushing for recalls in defence after surprisingly being dropped. Sanele Barns is injured in the wide areas.

Verdict

Sekhukhune United v Richards Bay

I'm backing both sides to score in 90 minutes. Sekhukhune are backed for a victory in regulation time.

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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