AmaZulu vs Richards Bay: match statistics
AmaZulu presents significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches, while Richards Bay records a disastrous away balance (-9) with barely a 10% away win rate. Richards Bay has a staggering 60% of away matches without scoring and averages only 0.4 goals per game on the road, which drastically reduces their chances for points. Even though both teams have an identical 0.8 PPG in their last five fixtures, AmaZulu's home form (wwwwlwwlld) vastly outperforms the visitors' poor away streak (lldwlddldl). The xG stats also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on their home advantage and secure the full pool of points.
AmaZulu vs Richards Bay: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AmaZulu played against Richards Bay in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
AmaZulu has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Richards Bay has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
AmaZulu scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 0.90. Richards Bay scores 0.75 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 1.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of AmaZulu's games and 40% of Richards Bay's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 25%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 29% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Richards Bay has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.00 per game. AmaZulu takes 7.8 shots per game, while Richards Bay takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
AmaZulu leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Richards Bay leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
AmaZulu's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Richards Bay, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.94 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 29% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
AmaZulu presents significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches, while Richards Bay records a disastrous away balance (-9) with barely a 10% away win rate. Richards Bay has a staggering 60% of away matches without scoring and averages only 0.4 goals per game on the road, which drastically reduces their chances for points. Even though both teams have an identical 0.8 PPG in their last five fixtures, AmaZulu's home form (wwwwlwwlld) vastly outperforms the visitors' poor away streak (lldwlddldl). The xG stats also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on their home advantage and secure the full pool of points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AmaZulu | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Richards Bay is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - AmaZulu · 1 pts / game - Richards Bay
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AmaZulu is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - AmaZulu · 0.75 goals / game - Richards Bay
AmaZulu is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - AmaZulu · 1.05 goals / game - Richards Bay
AmaZulu scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Richards Bay scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AmaZulu
Over / Under - Richards Bay
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AmaZulu is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - AmaZulu · 1.05 pts / game - Richards Bay
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AmaZulu
Richards Bay
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).
Teams vs league
| AmaZulu | Liga | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.85 | 1.94 | ▼ 1.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 37% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 37% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 70% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AmaZulu's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Richards Bay. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AmaZulu vs Richards Bay?
The Premier Soccer League match finished AmaZulu 2:1 Richards Bay. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AmaZulu vs Richards Bay?
AmaZulu score 0.95 goals per game on average and Richards Bay 0.75. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 30% of AmaZulu's matches and 40% of Richards Bay's.
What form are AmaZulu and Richards Bay in?
Over the last 5 games AmaZulu have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Richards Bay 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AmaZulu vs Richards Bay?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.