Chippa United vs Richards Bay Prediction: This match will end in a stalemate

In the upcoming South Africa Premier League clash between Chippa United and Richards Bay in round 20, the battleground will be the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. In their previous encounter, the hosts managed to secure a hard-fought 1-2 victory on the road. However, both teams have been facing challenges lately and find themselves in the midst of a relegation struggle. As we delve into the preview of this game, let's make a prediction for the outcome.

Chippa United enters this fixture after a 1-1 draw in the Premier Division against Stellenbosch. In that match, Chippa United enjoyed 59% possession, made 17 attempts at goal, and hit the target 4 times. Conversely, Stellenbosch had 9 attempts at goal, with 3 on target. In 5 of the last 6 matches involving Chippa United, fewer than three goals were scored per game. Over this period, their opponents scored a total of 8 goals, while Chippa United managed to score 5 themselves.

After a recent 1-2 defeat against Royal AM in Premier Division action, Richards Bay is eager to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming match. In the previous game, Richards Bay held 49% possession, attempted 11 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Yanela Mbuthuma found the net for Richards Bay in the 74th minute. On the opposing side, Royal AM had 10 shots on goal, with 3 on target, and Sera Motebang and Menzi Masuku were the goal-scorers. Assessing their recent form, Richards Bay has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games, allowing opponents to score a total of 10 goals.

While the odds for either side don't present obvious value, the recent defensive performance of the visitors in their away matches suggests a likelihood of goals in this encounter. Richards Bay has conceded an average of 2.3 goals per game in their last 3 away matches. Considering both teams' ability to turn a game around, scoring opportunities at both ends are plausible. While it's not a robust prediction and may not appeal to everyone, a cautious bet on both teams to score (Yes) could be considered. Chippa United, having drawn 7 of their last 16 home matches, including a recent 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, further adds to the possibility of a stalemate conclusion in this match.