Cape Town City vs Richards Bay: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Cape Town City

D L W D W

5th place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

3-1

18/05/2024 09:00

Richards Bay

L W D W L

15th place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

South Africa Premier Soccer League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cape Town City vs Richards Bay on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cape Town City vs Richards Bay preview before placing your bet.

Cape Town City will face Richards Bay in South Africa Premier Soccer League on May 18, 2024 at 09:00.
Cape Town City are currently 5th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Richards Bay sit 15th with 30 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.06.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2024-05-18

Cape Town City vs Richards Bay - Prediction & Odds

Cape Town City

Richards Bay

2024-05-18 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Mamelodi Sundowns	73	30	22	7	1	52	11	41
02 Orlando Pirates	50	30	14	8	8	44	26	18
03 Stellenbosch FC	50	30	14	8	8	39	24	15
04 Sekhukhune United	45	30	12	9	9	31	24	7
05 Cape Town City	45	30	12	9	9	32	26	6
06 TS Galaxy	44	30	12	8	10	31	25	6
07 Supersport United	44	30	11	11	8	35	33	2
08 Polokwane City FC	39	30	9	12	9	21	27	-6
09 Lamontville Golden Arrows	38	30	10	8	12	33	44	-11
10 Kaizer Chiefs	36	30	9	9	12	25	30	-5
11 AmaZulu	36	30	8	12	10	24	30	-6
12 Chippa United	34	30	8	10	12	26	29	-3
13 Royal AM	33	30	9	6	15	24	43	-19
14 Moroka Swallows	32	30	8	8	14	24	36	-12
15 Richards Bay	30	30	8	6	16	24	37	-13
16 Cape Town Spurs	23	30	6	5	19	23	43	-20

Head To Head

29/10/2023 09:30

Richards Bay

1 - 3

Cape Town City

SAPL D1

13/05/2023 09:00

Cape Town City

2 - 0

Richards Bay

SAPL D1

19/10/2022 13:30

Richards Bay

1 - 0

Cape Town City

SAPL D1

Richards Bay

67%

Draw

Cape Town City

33%

Cape Town City Last 6 matches

12/05/2024 09:00

Cape Town City 1 - 1 TS Galaxy

SAPL D1

07/05/2024 13:30

Cape Town City 2 - 0 Moroka Swallows

SAPL D1

01/05/2024 09:00

Cape Town City 0 - 2 Orlando Pirates

SAPL D1

28/04/2024 11:30

Cape Town City 1 - 1 Lamontville Golden Arrows

SAPL D1

21/04/2024 09:00

Polokwane City FC 2 - 2 Cape Town City

SAPL D1

07/04/2024 09:00

Cape Town City 0 - 1 AmaZulu

SAPL D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Richards Bay

11/05/2024 14:00

Orlando Pirates 0 - 1 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

08/05/2024 13:30

Polokwane City FC 0 - 0 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

30/04/2024 13:30

Richards Bay 2 - 1 AmaZulu

SAPL D1

26/04/2024 13:30

Cape Town Spurs 1 - 0 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

21/04/2024 09:00

Richards Bay 1 - 0 Kaizer Chiefs

SAPL D1

06/04/2024 09:00

Richards Bay 1 - 0 Moroka Swallows

SAPL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa Premier S...

Played games

Cape Town City

Richards Bay

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

19 (63%)11 (37%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

19 (63%)11 (37%)

Cape Town City

Recent matches

Richards Bay

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(53%)16 14(47%)

Under /Over

(20%)6 24(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

/Yes

(37%)11 19(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cape Town City

Richards Bay

Shots

Cape Town City

Total shots

10.07 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 2.43

Richards Bay

Total shots

9.69 avg / game

Blocked

60 total

Avg. 2.31

Cape Town City Pass Richards Bay

Total passes

11649

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

10070

Avg. 347 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cape Town City

Played games

Richards Bay

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.30

4.30

129

Corners

147

4.90

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.00

Offsides

2.17

2.13

GK saves

2.03

Cape Town City

DISCIPLINARY

Richards Bay

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

1.53

0.10

0.07

13.73

412

Fouls

327

10.90

14.07

422

Tackles

403

13.43

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cape Town City vs Richards Bay Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cape Town City vs Richards Bay on 18 May 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this South Africa Premier Soccer League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cape Town City vs Richards Bay Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cape Town City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Richards Bay's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

South Africa Premier Soccer League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live South Africa Premier Soccer League standings and the South Africa Premier Soccer League form table to understand exactly where Cape Town City and Richards Bay sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our South Africa Premier Soccer League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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