Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs: match statistics
Kaizer Chiefs show a significant advantage in away matches with an impressive record of 67% wins and 100% clean sheets on the road this season. Their average xG (1.95) in away games is significantly higher than Richards Bay at home (1.6), indicating better quality of chances created. Richards Bay presents poor form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and haven't won any of them, while Chiefs have a streak of four wins and two draws in their last six away games. Additionally, Chiefs dominate in possession (57% vs 51%) and register more shots on target (5 vs 4.33). Despite Chiefs' weaker recent overall form (0.6 PPG), their away statistics and technical advantage point towards an away victory, although the hosts' home form (44% draws) suggests the possibility of a points split.
Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Richards Bay played against Kaizer Chiefs in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Richards Bay has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Kaizer Chiefs has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Richards Bay scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.06. Kaizer Chiefs scores 0.94 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 1.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Richards Bay's games and 29% of Kaizer Chiefs's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 24%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kaizer Chiefs has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.40 per game. Richards Bay takes 11.6 shots per game, while Kaizer Chiefs takes 15.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Richards Bay leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Kaizer Chiefs leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Richards Bay's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Kaizer Chiefs, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.91 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 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
Kaizer Chiefs show a significant advantage in away matches with an impressive record of 67% wins and 100% clean sheets on the road this season. Their average xG (1.95) in away games is significantly higher than Richards Bay at home (1.6), indicating better quality of chances created. Richards Bay presents poor form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and haven't won any of them, while Chiefs have a streak of four wins and two draws in their last six away games. Additionally, Chiefs dominate in possession (57% vs 51%) and register more shots on target (5 vs 4.33). Despite Chiefs' weaker recent overall form (0.6 PPG), their away statistics and technical advantage point towards an away victory, although the hosts' home form (44% draws) suggests the possibility of a points split.
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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 | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.17 |
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.
Kaizer Chiefs is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Richards Bay · 1.4 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs
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.
Kaizer Chiefs is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Richards Bay · 0.94 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Richards Bay · 0.65 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Richards Bay scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 65% (11 of 17 meczów).
Kaizer Chiefs scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 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 - Richards Bay
Over / Under - Kaizer Chiefs
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.
Kaizer Chiefs is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Richards Bay · 1.53 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.20 |
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Richards Bay
Kaizer Chiefs
* 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.83 | 1.91 | ▼ 1.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 44% | 35% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 28% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | • 39% | 38% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 61% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 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
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 Kaizer Chiefs. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Richards Bay 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs. 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 Kaizer Chiefs?
Richards Bay score 0.78 goals per game on average and Kaizer Chiefs 0.94. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Richards Bay's matches and 29% of Kaizer Chiefs's.
What form are Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs in?
Over the last 5 games Richards Bay have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Kaizer Chiefs 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs?
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.