TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23: prediction and stats
Diski ChallengeRegular Season - 14Kick-off on January 24, 2027 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, KwaMhlanga
The Footlab AI model makes TS Galaxy U23 the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Richards Bay U23. The most likely score is 1-1. If TS Galaxy U23 wins, the most likely score is 1-0.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 2,857 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 20, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23?
A very open match: only 5 Elo points separate TS Galaxy U23 (1,495) and Richards Bay U23 (1,490).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
TS Galaxy U23
Not enough data to predict the TS Galaxy U23 lineup.
Richards Bay U23
Not enough data to predict the Richards Bay U23 lineup.
Computed on October 20, 2026 at 02:03 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, TS Galaxy U23 have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Richards Bay U23 have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns U23(home) | 1-2 | Diski Challenge |
| Oct 10, 2026 | AmaZulu U23(home) | 0-0 | Diski Challenge |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Durban City U23(away) | 1-0 | Diski Challenge |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Polokwane City U23(home) | 1-0 | Diski Challenge |
| May 9, 2026 | AmaZulu U23(away) | 1-0 | Diski Challenge |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Golden Arrows U23(home) | 0-1 | Diski Challenge |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs U23(home) | 0-1 | Diski Challenge |
| Oct 3, 2026 | AmaZulu U23(away) | 0-2 | Diski Challenge |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Milford FC U23(home) | 2-0 | Diski Challenge |
| May 9, 2026 | Sekhukhune United U23(away) | 4-0 | Diski Challenge |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 TS Galaxy U23 wins, 2 draws, 1 Richards Bay U23 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Richards Bay U23 0-1 TS Galaxy U23 | Diski Challenge |
| Jan 17, 2026 | TS Galaxy U23 2-1 Richards Bay U23 | Diski Challenge |
| Mar 30, 2025 | TS Galaxy U23 1-0 Richards Bay U23 | Diski Challenge |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Richards Bay U23 1-1 TS Galaxy U23 | Diski Challenge |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Richards Bay U23 5-0 TS Galaxy U23 | Diski Challenge |
| Nov 18, 2023 | TS Galaxy U23 2-2 Richards Bay U23 | Diski Challenge |
Last archived meeting: Richards Bay U23 vs TS Galaxy U23 on Mar 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
TS Galaxy U23 score 1.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Richards Bay U23 score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Galaxy U23 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 7 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Richards Bay U23 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
TS Galaxy U23 sit 5th in Diski Challenge (7 points from 3 matches) and Richards Bay U23 sit 12th (3 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | TS Galaxy U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | Richards Bay U23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23?
- The Footlab AI model makes TS Galaxy U23 the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Richards Bay U23.
- Where and when is TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23 played?
- TS Galaxy U23 vs Richards Bay U23 is played on January 24, 2027 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, in the Diski Challenge.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.
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