Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On May 24, 2025, at 15:00 Central European Time, Supersport United will host Richards Bay in Pretoria in the final round of the South African Premier League. Let’s take a closer look at the winner’s market for this clash.
Supersport United
Supersport United heads into this decisive fixture in a precarious position. With just one match remaining, the team sits 14th in the standings with 26 points—the same tally as Cape Town City, who occupy 15th, a relegation playoff spot. Supersport United hold the edge only thanks to a superior goal difference.
To guarantee their place in next season’s Premier League, the hosts absolutely must pick up points here. However, their recent form is a cause for concern: they’ve suffered back-to-back defeats—losing 1-2 away to Stellenbosch and 0-1 at home to Orlando Pirates in their last two outings.
Nevertheless, Supersport United traditionally performs confidently against Richards Bay. In their last five head-to-head meetings, they’ve earned three wins, one draw, and just one defeat. Earlier this season, Supersport clinched a narrow 1-0 away victory in the reverse fixture.
Richards Bay
As for Richards Bay, the team can breathe easy about their league status—thanks to a strong run of form, they’ve secured survival in the top flight ahead of schedule. Pivotal were two narrow 1-0 wins over direct rivals Cape Town City and TS Galaxy, as well as a goalless draw with Golden Arrows last time out. These crucial points allowed the team to steer clear of the relegation scrap.
However, Richards Bay has struggled for consistency on the road. The win over TS Galaxy was their first in seven away matches, snapping a lengthy winless streak. What’s more, their attack has been underwhelming away from home: just six goals scored in 13 away fixtures—one of the poorest tallies in the league.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Supersport United have failed to win in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Richards Bay are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Richards Bay have lost 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Supersport United have won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head encounters with Richards Bay.
Probable lineups
- Supersport United: Mbanjwa, Mobbie, Sanoka, Hlatshwayo, Ayer Boya, Maboe, Ndlovu, Lakau, Baliti, Moralo, Saile.
- Richards Bay: Salim, Gcaba, Mtsineka, Mabua, Mntungwa, Nkazimulo, Gumede, Thikazi, Mlongo, Ngema, Bomelo.
Supersport United vs Richards Bay match prediction
Taking into account the motivation, current form, and head-to-head record, Supersport United looks like the favorite in this crucial match. The hosts desperately need points to secure their Premier League status, while Richards Bay have already achieved their season’s goal and can approach this fixture with less pressure. Additionally, Supersport has a strong record against this opponent, winning three of the last four meetings. My pick for this match is a Supersport United victory at odds of 1.86.
