Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓55% · @1.50
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.84
Richards Bay vs Polokwane City preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Soccer League sees Richards Bay take on Polokwane City on Wednesday 6 May, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT) at Richards Bay Sports Stadium. Richards Bay are 16th with 3 points from 9 games (in the bottom three), while Polokwane City sit 11th on 8 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Richards Bay's last 5: WDWLL Most recently they beat TS Galaxy 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Polokwane City's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Mamelodi Sundowns 0–3 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.8 goals: 1.0 for Richards Bay and 0.8 for Polokwane City. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Richards Bay 45%, draw 25%, Polokwane City 30%.
Both teams to score: no (55%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Richards Bay 1–0 Polokwane City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Richards Bay45%fair 2.23 · @2.35
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @2.86
Polokwane City30%fair 3.30 · @3.40
1.80Expected goals
1.03Richards Bay xG
0.76Polokwane City xG
45%Both score
29%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
0–017%
1–113%
0–113%
2–09%
2–17%
From our goals model: Richards Bay 1.0 – 0.8 Polokwane City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Richards Bay to win✗
45%
2.23
2.35 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.36
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.67
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
1.10
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✓
24%
4.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
17%
5.84
–
Form
Richards Bay – last 6
WDWLLW
19 Apr
@ TS Galaxy
1–0
W
10 Apr
vs Orlando Pirates
2–2
D
7 Apr
vs Stellenbosch
2–1
W
22 Mar
@ Durban City
0–1
L
11 Mar
@ Orlando Pirates
0–2
L
3 Mar
vs Kaizer Chiefs
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Polokwane City – last 6
LLWWLW
3 May
@ Mamelodi Sundowns
0–3
L
29 Apr
vs Mamelodi Sundowns
0–1
L
26 Apr
vs Stellenbosch
1–0
W
8 Apr
@ TS Galaxy
2–1
W
4 Mar
vs Orlando Pirates
1–2
L
27 Feb
@ Magesi
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Richards Bay and Polokwane City.
What is the prediction for Richards Bay vs Polokwane City?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Richards Bay vs Polokwane City?
On our numbers Richards Bay have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Polokwane City 30%.
How many goals will there be in Richards Bay vs Polokwane City?
We expect about 1.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Richards Bay vs Polokwane City?
Our predicted score is Richards Bay 1–0 Polokwane City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.8 goals in total.
When is Richards Bay vs Polokwane City?
Richards Bay vs Polokwane City (Premier Soccer League) kicks off on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Richards Bay Sports Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
