Cape Town City vs Richards Bay Prediction: Both teams will be pleased with a point apiece

With a continental spot at stake, Cape Town City will reach for the maximum points when they face off against relegation-threatened Richards Bay at the DHL Stadium on Saturday. 

Cape Town City (7th)

Last five games: DDLWD

The Citizens settled for a share of the spoils on their ground against TS Galaxy. Darwin Gonzalez found the back of the net for Cape Town City just before the break, but the visitors responded in the second half after a professional foul against Mojela. The result came after their first victory in 2024, defeating Moroka Swallows (2-0) at the DHL Stadium. 

The ball is now in their court to attain a top-four finish, and to play continental football; they must secure the maximum points as they are now three points behind the continental spot. Cape Town City have picked up thirty-nine points from a combined eighty-four, scoring twenty-eight and conceding twenty-five. Cape Town City have won five, lost four, and drawn five at home this season, scoring thirteen while conceding ten. 

Richards Bay (15th)

Last five games: WLWDW

The Natal Rich Boys head here with a deserved (0-1) victory over Orlando Pirates. In a game of few chances, Richards Bay converted one of their three shots at goal and defended like their lives depended on the three points. Richards Bay have been highly aggressive in their approach to remain in the division, losing just one of their last six matches. Richards Bay are two points below safety and must win all their remaining matches to stay in the league. Richards Bay are one of the sides that have conceded the most goals this season but have let in two goals in their last six games. They are still in the relegation zone and have picked twenty-seven points from a combined eighty-four points. 

Expert Betting Tips

Cape Town City have won twice and Richards Bay have won once over their last three meetings. The Citizens have been below par this campaign and have not replicated the previous season’s form. Cape Town City have just two games to turn their fortunes around, but it’s not going to be a smooth sail, considering they’ve managed one win in thirteen games. At the same time, Richards Bay march here with great confidence and grit after defeating an impressive Orlando Pirates away from home. They’ll do anything to remain in the league, and we are backing them to at least secure a point here.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.25.

This game might end in a halftime stalemate for 1.85.

Good luck!