Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay: prediction and stats
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 30Kick-off on May 22, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Peter Mokaba Stadium, Pietersburg
The Footlab model makes Kaizer Chiefs the favourite at 52%, against 29% for a draw and 19% for Richards Bay. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay?
Kaizer Chiefs starts as the favourite with a 132-point Elo edge (1,842 vs 1,710).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kaizer Chiefs have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Richards Bay have 3, 7 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Golden Arrows(home) | 0-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Kruger United(away) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Elche(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Durban City(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Polokwane City(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 23, 2026 | Magesi(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 16, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Kaizer Chiefs win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Richards Bay win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Richards Bay 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Richards Bay | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Richards Bay 2-0 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Richards Bay | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Richards Bay 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Richards Bay | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs on Mar 3, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kaizer Chiefs score 1.4 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Richards Bay score 0.8 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 37% probability of over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 1.4 | 0.8 | 5 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Richards Bay | 0.8 | 1.0 | 4 | 8/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kaizer Chiefs sit 2nd in Premier Soccer League (7 points from 3 matches) and Richards Bay sit 11th (2 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay?
- The Footlab model makes Kaizer Chiefs the favourite at 52%, against 29% for a draw and 19% for Richards Bay.
- Where and when is Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay played?
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay is played on May 22, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in the Premier Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 37% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.