Moroka Swallows vs Richards Bay Prediction: The Beautiful Birds will draw the first blood here

The Beautiful Birds will host winless Richards Bay FC at the Dobsonville Stadium on Friday. Moroka Swallows, who have lost just a game this season, will strive for their three consecutive wins when they lock horns with the Natal Rich Boys.

Last four games: DLWW

The Beautiful Birds have lost once, won twice, and drawn a game since the season's commencement. Moroka Swallows head here following their victory over Cape Town Spurs at home. The Beautiful Birds played one of their best games this season as Tshegofatso Mabasa's brace and a goal from Gabadinho downed the visitors.

Moroka Swallows have picked up seven points from a possible twelve as they sit in 6th place on the standings. Tshegofatso Mabasa, who is on loan from Orlando Pirates, have scored three times for the Beautiful Birds this season, and we expect the striker to inspire his side to another victory here.

Last five games: LLDLD

The Natal Rich Boys are yet to win a game since the start of the season; they have lost three and shared the spoils twice. Richards Bay have managed just two goals in their previous five matches and head here following a point against Sekhukhune United. As usual, Richards Bay conceded first before an equalizer from Koapeng. The defeat means they have gone fifteen games without a win.

Richards Bay's highest goal scorer last season, Sanele Barns, had just four goals, which hindered their chances of challenging for the top. They are yet to provide solutions to their porous attack, and it’ll be interesting to see how they react after their share of the spoils against Sekhukhune United.

Over their previous six meetings, Richards Bay have managed two victories, while Moroka Swallows have won four times. Moroka Swallows' only defeat in the league this season was against Cape Town City. They’re a well-coached side with excellent attacking-minded players like Mtshali, Tshegofatso Mabasa, and Gabadinho. On the other hand, Richards Bay's main problem is their inability to find the back of the net. Except the unthinkable happens here, which is quite impossible, Moroka Swallows will get the maximum points for 2.06.

Richards Bay will come for a point and might sit back for most of the encounter; bet on halftime draw for 1.92.

We expect the home side to draw the first blood here for 1.72.

Good luck!