Durban City vs Richards Bay: match statistics
Durban City displays significantly better home form with 60% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts score an average of 1.2 goals per match at home and concede only 0.6 goals, which translates to 50% clean sheets. Richards Bay, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only 9% wins, as many as 55% losses, and a negative goal difference of -10. The visitors fail to score in 55% of away matches, averaging only 0.45 goals per game. The recent form of both teams also favors the hosts – Durban City earns 1.2 points per match in the last five games, while Richards Bay only 0.8. Higher xG values for the hosts (1.38 vs 1.25) along with the advantage in possession and shot accuracy further strengthen Durban City's edge in this encounter.
Durban City vs Richards Bay: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Durban City played against Richards Bay in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Durban City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Richards Bay has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Durban City scores 0.90 goals per game and allows 0.71. Richards Bay scores 0.76 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 1.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 19% of Durban City's games and 43% of Richards Bay's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 29%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Richards Bay has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.24 per game. Durban City takes 10.8 shots per game, while Richards Bay takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Durban City leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Richards Bay leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Durban City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Richards Bay, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.95 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 30% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Durban City displays significantly better home form with 60% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts score an average of 1.2 goals per match at home and concede only 0.6 goals, which translates to 50% clean sheets. Richards Bay, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only 9% wins, as many as 55% losses, and a negative goal difference of -10. The visitors fail to score in 55% of away matches, averaging only 0.45 goals per game. The recent form of both teams also favors the hosts – Durban City earns 1.2 points per match in the last five games, while Richards Bay only 0.8. Higher xG values for the hosts (1.38 vs 1.25) along with the advantage in possession and shot accuracy further strengthen Durban City's edge in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Durban City | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Durban City is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Durban City · 0.8 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.
Durban City is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
0.9 goals / game - Durban City · 0.76 goals / game - Richards Bay
Durban City is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Durban City · 1.1 goals / game - Richards Bay
Durban City scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Richards Bay scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Durban City keeps a clean sheet in 52% (11 of 21 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 - Durban City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Durban City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Durban City
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
| Durban City | Liga | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.62 | 1.95 | • 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 19% | 37% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 30% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 37% | • 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 60% | ▲ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Durban City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Richards Bay. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Durban City vs Richards Bay?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Durban City 1:0 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 Durban City vs Richards Bay?
Durban City score 0.90 goals per game on average and Richards Bay 0.76. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 19% of Durban City's matches and 43% of Richards Bay's.
What form are Durban City and Richards Bay in?
Over the last 5 games Durban City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Richards Bay 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Durban City vs Richards Bay?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Durban City vs Richards Bay: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.