On Friday, August 29, Siwelele will welcome Richards Bay in the fifth round of the Betway Championship. The match kicks off at 19:30 CET. With both teams struggling to find form early in the season, this clash could be pivotal in gaining much-needed momentum.
Match Preview
This season marks Siwelele’s first appearance in the Betway Championship. After SuperSport United ceased operations, the club’s franchise was sold for 50 million rand, paving the way for Siwelele’s entry into the league.
They began their campaign brightly, earning a convincing 3-1 win over Golden Arrows. But the initial optimism quickly faded, as they went on to suffer three straight defeats (0-1, 0-1, 0-2). With only three points from four matches, Siwelele currently sit 12th in the standings and have now gone three games without scoring.
Richards Bay had an early start to their season in the MTN8 Cup but were thrashed 4-0 by Mamelodi Sundowns. After a mid-table finish last season (8th with 33 points), they entered the new league campaign with high hopes. However, the team opened with three consecutive losses — 1-2, 0-1, and 0-1 — before finally securing a 1-0 win against Chippa United.
That result lifted Richards Bay to 13th in the table, just below Siwelele, with a goal difference of 2-4. The team has shown improvement in defense, but their attacking output remains limited.
Siwelele vs Richards Bay Head-to-Head (Key Match Stats)
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Siwelele have lost their last three matches
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Siwelele have not scored in any of their last three games
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Richards Bay have lost four of their last five matches
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This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams
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In their last encounter with the now-defunct SuperSport United, Richards Bay won 2-0
Siwelele vs Richards Bay Lineups (Probable)
Siwelele: Goss; Ndebele, Makele, Mobbie, Rapu; Mokhuoane, Moralo; Saile, Lungu, Magidigidi; Pule
Richards Bay: Salim; Vilakazi, Khumalo, Mabua, Makhineka; Zuke, Mtetwa, Mthembu; Ndelu, Mango, Mahala
Siwelele vs Richards Bay Prediction and Betting Tip
Both teams are struggling to create chances and find the net, with a combined total of just five goals across eight matches. With neither side showing much attacking sharpness, this fixture is likely to be tight and low-scoring.
Prediction: Total Under 2 Goals
Odds: 1.55
