Richards Bay vs Moroka Swallows Prediction: We anticipate a close contest, with the visiting team being the closest team to securing all the points

On Saturday, Richards Bay will square off against Moroka Swallows United at the King Zwelethini Stadium. The Natal Rich Boys head here with six games without a win as they welcome a well-motivated visiting team. 

Last five games: LLDLL

The Natal Rich Boys are without a win in six games and march here with a slim (1-0) defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns on the road. It was a decent display from Richards Bay, who almost split points against the Brazilians until the final few seconds when the hosts broke the deadlock. 

Richards Bay are one of the sides that have conceded the most goals this season, heading here without a clean sheet in three games. 

They are still in the relegation zone and have picked fifteen points from a combined sixty-six points. 

Last five games: DDLWD

The Beautiful Birds turned their fortunes around after their nine-game winless run. Moroka Swallows came off with a point against Orlando Pirates at home. They are gradually working their way back to the top, and a win here will further strengthen their morale. 

Since returning from the AFCON break, Moroka Swallows have lost twice, won once and drawn three games. Moroka Swallows have picked up twenty-five points from a possible sixty-six as they moved to 13th place on the standings. Moroka Swallows have won three, drawn five, and lost twice away from home this season. 

In their previous eight meetings, Moroka Swallows have recorded four victories, while Richards Bay have won four as well. The Natal Rich Boys lack the required manpower to compete in this competition, and their recent performance suggests they will end up in League Two. On the other hand, Moroka Swallows have been in great shape over their previous two games. No share of the spoils has been recorded from their last meetings, and we think a winner will emerge here. With Moroka Swallows's recent form and the fact that they hardly lose on the road, we are trusting them with a win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.97.

Both teams might settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.85.

We don’t think this encounter will produce goals; bet on a total under 1.5 goals for 2.43.

Good luck!