Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows: match statistics
Richards Bay presents solid home form with 38% wins and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches and a decent average xG (1.63), evidencing the creation of real chances. Golden Arrows is in catastrophic away form—0% victories, 86% losses, and a streak of seven consecutive defeats on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals per away match and have not recorded a single clean sheet, which, given Richards Bay's defensive solidity, gives a clear advantage to the hosts. The recent form of both teams (1.2 PPG for hosts vs 0.2 PPG for visitors) further confirms Richards Bay's advantage, although their not-so-high efficiency (8% conversion rate) might make the match competitive.
Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Richards Bay played against Golden Arrows in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Richards Bay has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Golden Arrows has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Richards Bay scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 0.93. Golden Arrows scores 1.27 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 1.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Richards Bay's games and 47% of Golden Arrows's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 53%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Richards Bay has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.22 per game. Richards Bay takes 11.2 shots per game, while Golden Arrows takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Richards Bay leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Golden Arrows leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Richards Bay's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Golden Arrows, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.90 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 27% 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 1.00 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
Richards Bay presents solid home form with 38% wins and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches and a decent average xG (1.63), evidencing the creation of real chances. Golden Arrows is in catastrophic away form—0% victories, 86% losses, and a streak of seven consecutive defeats on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals per away match and have not recorded a single clean sheet, which, given Richards Bay's defensive solidity, gives a clear advantage to the hosts. The recent form of both teams (1.2 PPG for hosts vs 0.2 PPG for visitors) further confirms Richards Bay's advantage, although their not-so-high efficiency (8% conversion rate) might make the match competitive.
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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
| Richards Bay | Golden Arrows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.40 |
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 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Richards Bay · 0.6 pts / game - Golden Arrows
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.
Golden Arrows is 59% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Richards Bay · 1.27 goals / game - Golden Arrows
Richards Bay is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.93 goals / game - Richards Bay · 1.33 goals / game - Golden Arrows
Richards Bay scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Golden Arrows keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).
Golden Arrows scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 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 - Richards Bay
Over / Under - Golden Arrows
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.
Golden Arrows is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Richards Bay · 1.27 pts / game - Golden Arrows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Golden Arrows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Richards Bay
Golden Arrows
* 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
| Richards Bay | Liga | Golden Arrows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.73 | 1.90 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 37% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 37% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
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 Richards Bay's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Golden Arrows. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Richards Bay 2:2 Golden Arrows. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows?
Richards Bay score 0.80 goals per game on average and Golden Arrows 1.27. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Richards Bay's matches and 47% of Golden Arrows's.
What form are Richards Bay and Golden Arrows in?
Over the last 5 games Richards Bay have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Golden Arrows 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows?
The statistical background for Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.