Richards Bay vs Baroka Prediction: There will be an upset

| Wednesday 19th June 2024, 8:26am

Wednesday 19th June 2024, 8:26am

Richards Bay are top of the group on goal difference. A loss by one goal would mean all the teams in the group sit on a goal difference of zero. As things stand, Baroka are still in it with a shout. A win for baroka by two goals would see them ascend past Richards bay and Pretoria University to top the group.

Here are a few markets to consider adding to your bet slip...

Richards Bay vs Baroka FC

Double Chance - Draw or Away 7/10
Total Goals - Under 0.5 27/5

Team News

Coach Morgan Mammila feels his side is capable of scoring two goals and winning the play offs. He went on to say, "People are fighting for their lives. They don’t want to lose their big contracts. My players are also hungry. They don’t want to remain in the National First Division (Motsepe Foundation Championship)" You can expect us to come out firing.

Richards Bay vs Baroka FC Odds

The Odds on Richards Bay winning this match and progressing to the DSTV Premiership are set 19/20, 39 /20 for a draw and 17/5 for a Baroka FC win.

Double Chance - Draw or Away 7/10

This is a high pressure game for both sides, with both teams having their eyes firmly on an opportunity to play DSTV Premiership football next season. It will fiercely contested with both sets of players feeling the pressure to perform. Baroka FC have a lot to prove, especially because they are the only team to have not registered a win in this play off campaign. Richards Bay FC will not want history to repeat itself, after they had a good finish to the season, they still fell short of the mark, when it comes to safety. A loss in this match will feel like a fantastic chance squandered at the final hurdle.

For Baroka, the mathematics still allows them a chance at progressions, especially when considering that a win by two goals or more, will see them progress into the DSTV Premiership. This game will go to the wire, with Key Moments on both sides deciding the contents. That is why, I have chosen to back the double chance and go with a draw or a win for Baroka FC. A slender win, is enough for this side to find themselves celebrating progression to the DSTV Premiership and their interim coach knows that.