Richards Bay vs Polokwane: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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06 May,19:30
0 - 0
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Richards Bay vs Polokwane Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half0 - 0
52
E. Ramaja
was cautioned
2nd Half0 - 0
67
M. Mthembu
was cautioned

The upcoming meeting between Richards Bay and Polokwane City takes place at Richards Bay Stadium on 06 May 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the South Africa Premier League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.

Richards Bay tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.

Polokwane City aim for structural stability in their setup.

Recent Form

Richards Bay

D D W D W

Polokwane City

D L L W D

Richards Bay are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

Meanwhile, Polokwane City show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.

Recent Form Home/Away

Richards Bay (Home)

D D D W W

Polokwane City (Away)

D L D W D
Richards Bay's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

There is little difference in Polokwane City's performance across venues.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Richards Bay

+ + + - -

Polokwane City

+ - - + +

Richards Bay have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.

Likewise, Polokwane City have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. They look fairly disciplined in defence.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Richards Bay (Home)

+ + - - +

Polokwane City (Away)

+ - - - +
There is little difference in Richards Bay's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Polokwane City show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Richards Bay

- - - + +

Polokwane City

- + - - -

Richards Bay's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.

Meanwhile, Polokwane City's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. Breaking down games has been a challenge.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Richards Bay (Home)

- - + + -

Polokwane City (Away)

- + - + -
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Richards Bay.

Polokwane City's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Richards Bay

- - + + +

Polokwane City

- - - + -

Richards Bay continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.

In contrast, Polokwane City have struggled to score goals in recent games. They urgently need to improve their attacking efficiency.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Richards Bay (Home)

- - + + +

Polokwane City (Away)

- - + + -
Richards Bay's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

Polokwane City attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Match Information
Venue: Richards Bay Stadium

Richards Bay vs Polokwane Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

0.7
xG
0.84
53
Ball Posession (%)
47
0
Big Chances
0
1
Cautions
1
14
Shots
18
7
Shots on Goal
3
2
Shots Blocked
5
6
Shots inside Box
11
8
Shots outside Box
7
1
Hit Woodwork
0
15
Fouls
9
4
Corner Kicks
4
19
Throw Ins
14
3
Saves
7
9
Free Kicks
15
1
Offsides
1
423
Passes Total
360
323
Passes Completed
271
114
Passes in the final 3rd Total
119
73
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
79
21
Touches in the Opposition Box
27
12
Tackles Total
11
9
Tackles Completed
10
35
Clearances
23
13
Crosses Total
26
3
Crosses Completed
10
10
Interceptions
12

Richards Bay vs Polokwane Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
1
I. Otieno
40
L. Mathebula
5
T. Sikhakhane
3
T. Nkwe
8
T. Zuke
34
L. Nkaki
25
S. Fortune Mcineka
22
E. Ramaja
22
L. Mabuya
2
T. Matuludi
45
B. Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa
17
B. Dlamini
20
M. Mthembu
21
M. Kambala
30
S. Barns
14
N. Maphangule
36
L. Zikhali
36
J. Mutudza
17
T. Gumede
29
S. Tshabalala
14
L. Mahala
7
M. Ramabu

Richards Bay vs Polokwane H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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