Cape Town City vs Richards Bay: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Cape Town City

D L L L W

15th place in League

2-1

17/01/2025 13:30

Richards Bay

L W L W D

8th place in League

South Africa Premier Soccer League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cape Town City vs Richards Bay on 17 January 2025 (kick-off: 13:30) 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 January 17, 2025 at 13:30.
Cape Town City are currently 15th with 27 points after 28 matches.
Richards Bay sit 8th with 33 points from 28 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.79.

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

13:30

2025-01-17

Cape Town City vs Richards Bay - Prediction & Odds

Cape Town City

Richards Bay

2025-01-17 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Mamelodi Sundowns	73	28	24	1	3	65	13	52
02 Orlando Pirates	61	28	19	4	5	43	20	23
03 Stellenbosch FC	48	28	13	9	6	34	21	13
04 Sekhukhune United	46	28	13	7	8	39	31	8
05 TS Galaxy	35	28	8	11	9	30	30	0
06 AmaZulu	35	28	10	5	13	29	34	-5
07 Polokwane City FC	34	28	8	10	10	19	25	-6
08 Richards Bay	33	28	9	6	13	19	26	-7
09 Kaizer Chiefs	32	28	8	8	12	25	32	-7
10 Marumo Gallants FC	32	28	8	8	12	26	39	-13
11 Chippa United	31	28	8	7	13	22	28	-6
12 Lamontville Golden Arrows	31	28	7	10	11	20	32	-12
13 Magesi	31	28	8	7	13	19	31	-12
14 Supersport United	27	28	6	9	13	18	30	-12
15 Cape Town City	27	28	7	6	15	15	31	-16
16 Royal AM	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Orbit College	8	4	2	2	0	2	0	2
02 Cape Town City	3	4	0	3	1	2	3	-1
03 Casric Stars	3	4	0	3	1	2	3	-1

Head To Head

02/11/2024 09:00

Richards Bay

0 - 0

Cape Town City

SAPL CUP

18/05/2024 09:00

Cape Town City

3 - 1

Richards Bay

SAPL D1

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

60%

Draw

20%

Cape Town City

20%

Cape Town City Last 6 matches

11/01/2025 09:30

Marumo Gallants FC 1 - 0 Cape Town City

SAPL D1

08/01/2025 13:30

Cape Town City 1 - 0 Orlando Pirates

SAPL D1

05/01/2025 11:45

Cape Town City 1 - 0 Kaizer Chiefs

SAPL D1

29/12/2024 09:30

Cape Town City 0 - 1 AmaZulu

SAPL D1

14/12/2024 11:40

Chippa United 0 - 1 Cape Town City

SAPL D1

07/12/2024 14:00

Sekhukhune United 1 - 0 Cape Town City

SAPL D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Richards Bay

04/01/2025 14:00

Marumo Gallants FC 0 - 0 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

28/12/2024 09:30

Richards Bay 0 - 2 Mamelodi Sundowns

SAPL D1

14/12/2024 09:30

Lamontville Golden Arrows 0 - 1 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

06/12/2024 13:30

Richards Bay 0 - 1 Supersport United

SAPL D1

30/11/2024 09:30

Richards Bay 1 - 3 AmaZulu

SAPL D1

27/11/2024 13:30

Kaizer Chiefs 2 - 1 Richards Bay

SAPL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

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

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.93

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 33 matches

YesNo

15 (45%)18 (55%)

In last 33 matches

NoYes

14 (50%)14 (50%)

Cape Town City

Recent matches

Richards Bay

Under /Over

(52%)17 16(48%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

Under /Over

(21%)7 26(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(7%)2 26(93%)

Under /Over

(12%)4 29(88%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)8 20(71%)

/Yes

(27%)9 24(73%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(25%)7 21(75%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cape Town City

Richards Bay

Shots

Cape Town City

Total shots

8.67 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 2.00

Richards Bay

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 2.00

Cape Town City Pass Richards Bay

Total passes

11193

Avg. 400 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

8934

Avg. 319 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cape Town City

Played games

Richards Bay

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.43

4.27

141

Corners

138

4.93

16.64

549

Throw-ins

549

19.61

1.00

Offsides

0.71

2.12

GK saves

2.29

Cape Town City

DISCIPLINARY

Richards Bay

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

1.75

0.03

0.11

12.15

401

Fouls

312

11.14

9.82

324

Tackles

337

12.04

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 17 January 2025 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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