Richards Bay vs Supersport United Prediction: Visiting team are expected to make it to the next round

The round ⅛ of the South Africa Nedbank Cup between Richards Bay and Supersport United will take place at King Zwelithini Stadium. Both teams are coming off draws in their previous matches, leaving uncertainty about the outcome of this encounter.

In their recent matches, Richards Bay secured one victory against Polokwane with a hard-fought 3-2 win at home. However, they faced defeats against Sekhukhune United, Royal AM, and Chippa United, managing only a draw against TS Galaxy. Throughout these games, they scored five goals and conceded 10. Their average goal scored per match in the current league season is 0.75. The team received 27 yellow cards and 2 red cards, committing an average of 11.90 fouls per match. Richards Bay's average team rating is 6.73, but they struggle with ball possession, averaging 45.78% this season.

Supersport United failed to secure a win in their recent matches but suffered only one defeat against USM Alger. Their other matches ended in draws against Stellenbosch, Cape Town City, AmaZulu, and Mamelodi Sundowns. They scored five goals and conceded six during this period, with an average of 1.3 goals scored per match in the current league season. The team received 38 yellow cards and 2 red cards, making an average of 12.90 fouls per match. Supersport United's average team rating is 6.66, and like Richards Bay, they struggle with ball possession, averaging 49.00%.

Both teams enter the encounter with room for improvement in various aspects of their game. Despite Richards Bay's previous convincing win, Supersport United appears slightly stronger. Both teams have weaknesses in defense, suggesting a potential struggle in this match, hence, betting on goals might be favorable.