Orbit College vs Richards Bay: match statistics
Both teams find themselves in a difficult situation, suggesting balanced chances for a draw. Orbit College occupies the 15th place in the table with disastrous form – zero wins in the last 5 matches and just 0.2 points per match. Richards Bay (10th place) also fails to present good form, noting only 0.4 points per match in recent games and not winning any of their last five matches. The hosts have a slightly better home record (33% wins at home) than the guests on the road (13% wins), giving them minimal support. However, Richards Bay's high percentage of away draws (38%) and the poor efficiency of both teams (Orbit 10% conversion, Richards Bay 5%) point to a probable goalless or low-scoring draw. The xG statistics show that both teams create a similar number of chances but struggle with finalization, which further argues for a split of points.
Orbit College vs Richards Bay: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Orbit College played against Richards Bay in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Orbit College has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Richards Bay has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Orbit College scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.78. Richards Bay scores 0.82 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Orbit College's games and 47% of Richards Bay's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 29%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Richards Bay has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.10 per game. Orbit College takes 8.6 shots per game, while Richards Bay takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Orbit College leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Richards Bay leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Orbit College's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 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 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Both teams find themselves in a difficult situation, suggesting balanced chances for a draw. Orbit College occupies the 15th place in the table with disastrous form – zero wins in the last 5 matches and just 0.2 points per match. Richards Bay (10th place) also fails to present good form, noting only 0.4 points per match in recent games and not winning any of their last five matches. The hosts have a slightly better home record (33% wins at home) than the guests on the road (13% wins), giving them minimal support. However, Richards Bay's high percentage of away draws (38%) and the poor efficiency of both teams (Orbit 10% conversion, Richards Bay 5%) point to a probable goalless or low-scoring draw. The xG statistics show that both teams create a similar number of chances but struggle with finalization, which further argues for a split of points.
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
| Orbit College | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.23 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Orbit College · 1.2 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.
Richards Bay is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Orbit College · 0.82 goals / game - Richards Bay
Richards Bay is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - Orbit College · 1.12 goals / game - Richards Bay
Orbit College scores in 56% of games (10 of 18 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Richards Bay scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Orbit College keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 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 - Orbit College
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.
Richards Bay is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.78 pts / game - Orbit College · 1.12 pts / game - Richards Bay
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Orbit College - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. 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 18% 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 | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Orbit College
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
| Orbit College | Liga | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.56 | 1.92 | • 1.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 44% | 35% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 28% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 61% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 68% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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 Orbit College's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Richards Bay. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Orbit College vs Richards Bay?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Orbit College 0:0 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 Orbit College vs Richards Bay?
Orbit College score 0.78 goals per game on average and Richards Bay 0.82. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Orbit College's matches and 47% of Richards Bay's.
What form are Orbit College and Richards Bay in?
Over the last 5 games Orbit College have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Richards Bay 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Orbit College vs Richards Bay?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Orbit College vs Richards Bay: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.