Stellenbosch FC vs Richards Bay Prediction: This highly competitive game won’t deny us goals

Stellenbosch FC will lock horns against Richards Bay at the Danie Craven Stadium on Friday. The Stellies, who have managed one win at home in their previous four, have a stern test ahead of their clash against a well-motivated team. 

Stellenbosch FC (7th)

Last five games: LWDLW

The Stellies returned to winning ways and even in grand style with a (2-3) victory over TS Galaxy. Stellenbosch maintained their dominance over the Rockets, extending their unbeaten run to fourteen. It was a good game to behold, especially after their loss against Kaizer Chiefs at home. 

Stellenbosch have struggled lately but they never stopped playing as a team. The Stellies have picked up twenty-three points from a combined forty-five, scoring twenty and conceding twelve. 

Steven Baker's men have drawn twice, lost three games, and won two matches on their ground this season. 

Richards Bay (13th)

Last five games: DLDWW

The Natal Rich Boys picked up a back-to-back win for the first time since April last year. Ronnie Gabriel has got his team firing against after a poor start to the season. More recently, they scored twice against Polokwane City, securing the maximum points on their home ground. Before then, they defeated Marumo Gallants with ten men on the pitch. They have now won two in their last five as they moved thirteenth place on the log. 

Richards Bay have been trying to turn their season around, and hopefully, this win will bring more confidence in the coming matches. Ronnie Gabriel's men have picked up sixteen points in a combined fifty-one, scoring nine and conceding seventeen. 

Richards Bay have been terrible on the road, winning once in eight away games. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous ten meetings, Richards Bay have won five while Stellenbosch have recorded three wins and two games ending in a tie. Richards Bay seems to have turned their season around with just a loss in five matches. They have won back-to-back games for the first time since April 2024. Richards Bay will lock horns against a side who are hoping to avoid back to back losses. 

I expect a lot from both teams, offensively, as they have something to prove in this encounter. Stellenbosch haven’t been convincing enough on their home ground, and even though they are the favorite, I’ll settle for a home win or draw and BTTS for 2.70 at (Betway).

Stellenbosch will likely start strong and might likely get a goal before the break for 1.87 at (Bet365).

This game could produce more than two goals as I expect both sides to express themselves in front of goal for 2.40 at (1xbet).

Good luck!