Richards Bay vs Amazulu Prediction: We anticipate a close contest, with the home side being the closest team to securing all the points

On Tuesday, Richards Bay will have the opportunity to save themselves from relegation when they face off against Amazulu at the King Zwelethini Stadium. The Natal Rich Boys head with back-to-back victories on their ground as they fight for survival in the division. 

Last five games: LLWWL

The Natal Rich Boys failed to maintain momentum as they lost to Cape Town Spurs on the road. Despite their attempts to at least secure a point, the hosts scored in the 86th minute to amass the maximum points. It was a below-par display from Richards Bay, who could have conceded more than just a goal against a relegation-threatened opponent. 

Richards Bay are one of the sides that have conceded the most goals this season but have conceded two goals in their last four games. 

They are still in the relegation zone and have picked twenty points from a combined seventy-five points. 

Last five games: LDWLW

Pablo Franco's men returned to winning ways as they came from a goal down to secure the maximum points against a solid Chippa United team. A tactical change from the coach after going behind before the break changed the entire match in a (2-1) victory on their ground. The excellent performance was after their slim (0-1) defeat on the road against Orlando Pirates. Amazulu have actually been pretty solid in the league lately, with just two defeats in four games. 

Pablo Franco's men have picked up thirty-one points from a combined seventy-five, scoring twenty and conceding twenty-four. 

Amazulu have won two, drawn four, and lost six away from home this season. 

In their previous three meetings, Richards Bay have recorded a win and two games ending in a tie. Amazulu are pretty unstable when playing on the road, as they have won their last six games away from home. At the same time, the hosts have used their home support to their advantage over the last two games, securing maximum points against Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs. Richards Bay are fighting for survival, and considering the fact that they’re yet to lose against the visitors, we are going to back them with a win or draw. 

We also expect a cagey match, with both teams settling for a halftime stalemate here for 1.81.

We think this encounter will produce less than a goal for 2.27.

Good luck!