Polokwane vs Richards Bay Prediction: A draw will satisfy both teams

Old Peter Mokaba Stadium will host this round 17 South Africa Premier League game between Polokwane and Richards Bay. Last time out, both teams secured a win. Which of these sides will keep things rolling?

Polokwane are coming off a 0-1 win over Cape Town Spurs. In that game, Polokwane were able to take maximum points, thanks to a 93rd-minute own goal by Rushwin Dortley. However, prior encounters to that defeat did see Polokwane go five straight games without a win. In that run, Polokwane lost to Royal AM and Stellenboch while they drew against AmaZulu, Supersport and Cape Town City. This season, in the South Africa Premier League, Polokwane have accumulated 33 points from 26 matches, positioning them 9th spot.

Richards Bay are coming off a 2-1 win over, and coming here, they will hope for another win. In that game, Richards Bay had to come from behind, thanks to Justice Figuareido and Sanele Barns's second-half goals. However, a look at their last five games shows that Richards Bay have won three, two others against Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows in games that ended 1-0 with identical scores. However, they lost to Cape Town Spurs and Mamelodi Sundowns in that run. This season, Richards Bay have accumulated 23 points from 26 games, positioning them 15th in the standings.

The visiting team need a win here as they look to avoid relegation. On the other hand, Polokwane are struggling lately, but at home, we can expect a better performance from them. Regardless, this game is expected to be close, but I do not see either side taking a win, and a full-time draw could do it here.