Richards Bay vs Polokwane City Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In Premier League action, Richards Bay met Polokwane City on May 6. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 0-0 draw.

6 months after their last match in Premier League, anticipation reaches a fever pitch as Richards Bay and Polokwane City renew their battle. In their last face-off, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. Richards Bay head into this game after their recent draw with Mamelodi Sundowns on April 26 in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches.

Polokwane City are in a poor form, preparing for the match after two consecutive losses against Mamelodi Sundowns. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last three away matches in a row.

This Premier League match offers a platform for Richards Bay and Polokwane City’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Moses Mthembu and Gabadinho Mhango have been pivotal for Richards Bay’s attack, with Papi Zothwane at the helm, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Mthembu leads Richards Bay’s scoring charts in Premier League this season with four goals, with Gumede leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Richards Bay have also relied on Sanele Barns, Lundi Mahala and Siyabonga Nzama to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Polokwane City’s Bonginkosi Dlamini and Puleng Marema have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Phuti Johnson Mohafe’s management, remains effective. Ramabu has already scored four goals in Premier League this season, with Marema contributing four assists to top their creative tally in the league. Polokwane City’s offense has also been strengthened by Thabelo Tshikweta, Lebohang Nkaki and Thabang Matuludi, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Richards Bay vs Polokwane City before the match, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. In this case, the pre-match projection was spot on - it pointed to a draw. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that a draw was the forecast’s top scenario at 37%, while Richards Bay’s victory was at 36% and Polokwane City’s victory was at 27%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Richards Bay - Polokwane City in real time.

Richards Bay kicked off the game with Ian Otieno, Thembela Sikhakhane, Thabani Zuke, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Lwandile Mabuya, Baggio Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa, Moses Mthembu, Sanele Barns, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Thulani Gumede and Lundi Mahala who got substituted by Ntlonelo Bomelo on the 86th minute as starters, with Siphesihle Mtshali, Luyanda Khumalo, Nkosiyethu Mkhabela, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Thabisa Ndelu, Ntlonelo Bomelo, Asimbonge Mdunge, Sanele Simelane and Sithembiso Makhaye on the bench.

Polokwane City's starting eleven were Lindokuhle Mathebula, Tlou Nkwe, Lebohang Nkaki, Edwin Ramaja, Thabang Matuludi, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Manuel Kambala, Ndamulelo Maphangule who got substituted by Sapholwethu Kelepu on the 46th minute, Juan Mutudza who got substituted by Raymond Daniels on the 46th minute, Sibusiso Tshabalala who got substituted by Puleng Marema on the 46th minute and Mokibelo Ramabu who got substituted by Keorapetse Sebone on the 74th minute, with Mashudu Makhavhu, Mpho Mvundlela, Sabelo Motsa, Surprise Manthosi, Sapholwethu Kelepu, Keorapetse Sebone, Puleng Marema, Monty Batlhabane and Raymond Daniels on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.7 - 0.84
• Ball Possession: 53 - 47
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 0
• Total Attempts: 14 - 18
• Shots On Target: 7 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 5
• Shots in the Box: 6 - 11
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 7
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 15 - 9
• Corners: 4 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 19 - 14
• Saves: 3 - 7
• Free Kicks: 9 - 15
• Offsides: 1 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 114 - 119
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 73 - 79
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 21 - 27
• Tackles: 12 - 11
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 10
• Total Crosses: 13 - 26
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 10
• Interceptions: 10 - 12
• Clearances: 35 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Edwin Ramaja and Moses Mthembu were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since February 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Richards Bay claimed victory twice, Polokwane City once, and two games ended in draws. Their latest meeting occurred on November 1, 2025, during the Premier League of South Africa, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Richards Bay have managed seven goals in these five matches, while Polokwane City have scored six in total. Overall, Richards Bay hold a stronger head-to-head record against Polokwane City in recent meetings.

This season in Premier League, Richards Bay have recorded seven wins, thirteen draws, and nine losses in 29 matches, netting 23 goals (0.79 per match) and conceding 29 (1.00 per match). Polokwane City have played 30 matches in Premier League, with nine wins, thirteen draws, and eight losses this season, scoring 21 goals, averaging 0.70 per match, while conceding 21, an average of 0.70 per match.

Recent Form

Richards Bay’s previous game resulted in a draw against Mamelodi Sundowns., while Polokwane City are currently on a run of two straight losses, having lost to Mamelodi Sundowns in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Richards Bay have recorded five wins, seven losses, and eight draws, while Polokwane City have won five of their last twenty matches, losing eight and drawing seven.

Live Standings

As always, South Africa Premier League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Richards Bay are 11th with 34 points from their 29 games, while Polokwane City are currently 7th in the table with 40 points from 30 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Richards Bay and Polokwane City in real time. The videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Richards Bay - Polokwane City are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.