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
Key match information
Richards Bay played Kaizer Chiefs in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 3 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Richards Bay: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Kaizer Chiefs: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Richards Bay scores 0.78 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Kaizer Chiefs scores 0.94 and concedes 0.65. League average: 1.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Richards Bay 44%, Kaizer Chiefs 29%. Over 2.5: Richards Bay 28%, Kaizer Chiefs 24%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Kaizer Chiefs has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.40. Richards Bay: 11.6 shots per match, Kaizer Chiefs: 15.6.
Match halves
Richards Bay: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.33. Kaizer Chiefs: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Richards Bay: 31-45+ (4 goals). Kaizer Chiefs: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.91 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Kaizer Chiefs is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Richards Bay · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
0.78 goals / match - Richards Bay · 0.94 goals / match - Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.06 goals / match - Richards Bay · 0.65 goals / match - Kaizer Chiefs
Richards Bay scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 65% (11 of 17 matches).
Kaizer Chiefs scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 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 - Richards Bay
Over / Under - Kaizer Chiefs
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.
Kaizer Chiefs is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Richards Bay · 1.53 pts / match - Kaizer Chiefs
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Richards Bay
Kaizer Chiefs
* 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
| Richards Bay | Liga | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Richards Bay 0 - 0 - 1 Kaizer Chiefs. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.