Our Richards Bay FC vs Cape Town City Prediction: 1-0
Richards Bay FC vs Cape Town City in the South Africa Premier is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. Richards Bay FC’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City.
This Richards Bay FC vs Cape Town City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Richards Bay FC's Last Match – Amazulu vs Richards Bay FC
Richards Bay FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 South Africa Premier loss to Amazulu on April 4. In that match, Richards Bay FC recorded 42% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazulu | 58% | 0 (3) | 0.63 | 70 |
 Richards Bay FC | 42% | 0 (4) | 1.01 | 93 |
Cape Town City's Last Match – Cape Town City vs Sekhukhune United FC
Cape Town City must win to recover from their recent 1-2 South Africa Premier defeat against Sekhukhune United FC on April 6 and regain momentum. In that match, Cape Town City controlled 60% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cape Town City | 60% | 0 (4) | 1.25 | 79 |
 Sekhukhune United FC | 40% | 0 (3) | 1.06 | 57 |
Richards Bay FC vs Cape Town City Stats
Key Stats
| Richards Bay FC | Cape Town City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 0.47 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Richards Bay FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cape Town City average 0.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Richards Bay FC 10-8
Cape Town City 4-13
What are the odds for this match?
Richards Bay FC to win: @2.55
Draw: @2.75
Cape Town City to win: @3
Lineups
Richards Bay FC: Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Ian Otieno, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Keegan Shannon Allan, Somila Ntsundwana, Yanela Mbuthuma, Thulani Gumede, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Ntlonelo Bomelo, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Tlakusani Mthethwa
Cape Town City: Lorenzo Gordinho, Tshegofatso Nyama, Gabriel Amato, Darwin Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, Moegammad Haashim Domingo, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Darren Keet, Fortune Makaringe, Jaedin Rhodes, Aprocious Petrus, Nathan Idumba Fasika
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