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
Key match information
AmaZulu played Richards Bay in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
AmaZulu: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Richards Bay: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
AmaZulu scores 0.95 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. Richards Bay scores 0.75 and concedes 1.05. League average: 1.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: AmaZulu 30%, Richards Bay 40%. Over 2.5: AmaZulu 20%, Richards Bay 25%. League level: BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 29%.
xG, shots and style
Richards Bay has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.00. AmaZulu: 7.8 shots per match, Richards Bay: 11.6.
Match halves
AmaZulu: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.50. Richards Bay: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.35.
Goals by minute
AmaZulu: 31-45+ (5 goals). Richards Bay: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.94 goals per match, BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 29%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Richards Bay is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - AmaZulu · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
0.95 goals / match - AmaZulu · 0.75 goals / match - Richards Bay
AmaZulu is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - AmaZulu · 1.05 goals / match - Richards Bay
AmaZulu scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Richards Bay scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AmaZulu
Over / Under - Richards Bay
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - AmaZulu · 1.05 pts / match - Richards Bay
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
AmaZulu
Richards Bay
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: AmaZulu 0 - 0 - 1 Richards Bay. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.