Chippa Utd. vs Richards Bay: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Chippa United prepare to host Richards Bay on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 19:15, this SOUTH AFRICA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Chippa United, currently 14th in the standings with 15 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 10 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Richards Bay, sitting 9th with 19 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Chippa United and Richards Bay have favored Richards Bay, with Richards Bay claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Durban City, Chippa United recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Msibi, Modise, Mobara, Majadibodu, Madingwane, Mosele, Figuareido, Konqobe Magqwaka, Kammies, Matrose, Kwayiba. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Richards Bay's last outing came against Golden Arrows Durban, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Otieno, Khumalo, Zuke, Zulu, Mabuya, Zikhali , Mthethwa, Mthembu, Mutizwa, Mahala, Ngema. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Chippa United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Chippa United and Richards Bay are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Chippa United's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Richards Bay's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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