Chippa United vs Richards Bay Prediction: Chippa United to end their poor run

Buffalo City Municipality Stadium will be the venue for the round 2 South Africa Premier League game between Chippa United and Richards Bay. Chippa United secured a 3-0 impressive win in their last meeting. While the visiting Richards Bay are the better team, can Chippa United still win here?

Chippa United opened their 2024/2025 South Africa Premier League season with a defeat to Orlando Pirates, ending 2-1. Chippa United took the lead in the 22nd minute through Andile Jali’s strike in that encounter. However, Tshegofatso Mabasa leveled the score for Orlando Pirates in the last minute of the first half from the spot, and a last-minute strike by Monnapule Saleng was enough to see Chippa United end on the losing end. Entering this game, Chippa United have failed to win any of their last eight competitive matches, losing six and drawing two. 

Richards Bay opened their 2024/2025 South Africa Premier League season with a 1-0 win over TS Galaxy, and this team will look to keep things going. In that game, Keegan Allan’s goal in the 22nd minute was enough to seal maximum points for this side. However, entering week 2, Richards Bay have an unbeaten run of six matches, winning four and drawing two. 

I will take Chippa United to win this game despite losing their opening. Looking at their opening-day defeat, it was against a strong side. However, it is also tough to back Richards Bay, especially while on the road, as they are unreliable. This game should be an open encounter, though, with both teams having their chances. However, I trust the home team to get maximum points.