Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Richards Bay prepare to host Golden Arrows Durban on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Abongile, this SOUTH AFRICA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Richards Bay, currently 10th in the standings with 19 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 13 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Golden Arrows Durban, sitting 9th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Richards Bay and Golden Arrows Durban have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Chippa United, Richards Bay recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Otieno, Mntungwa, Zuke, Fortune Mcineka, Sikhakhane, Barns, Zulu, Mthembu, Mahala, Zikhali , Ngema. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Golden Arrows Durban's last outing came against Magesi, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Mbanjwa, Mafuleka, Mabaso, Jiyane, Shezi, Madonsela, Cisse, Maxwele, Van Rooi, Dion, Mthanti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Richards Bay are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Richards Bay and Golden Arrows Durban 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 a moderate number of goals: Richards Bay's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Golden Arrows Durban's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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