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Durban City vs Richards Bay Preview: Odds, Tips, and Prediction

Date: 22 March 2026 Kick-off Time: 17:30 Venue: Chatsworth Stadium Durban City hosts Richards Bay at the Chatsworth Stadium in Betway Premiership action on Sunday, 22 March 2026. With the points at a premium, you can find plenty of value in this game at some of the best soccer betting sites around The Banana Boys and the Natal Rich Boys do battle in a KwaZulu-Natal derby this Sunday in what is set to be an exciting clash. The home side are having a dream debut season in the Betway Premiership and sit sixth on the log. Their provincial neighbours are in 12th place and pushing for a top-eight position.

published: 17-03-2026

Last updated: 17-03-2026

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker
Betting Writer
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Sports Betting & Casino Editor

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GV of Chatsworth stadium during the MTN8 match / Getty Images

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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 9/4 (3.25) – 39% 

  2. Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 30%

  3. Away: 23/20 (2.15) – 31%

    Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have only met once before in the league. That meeting was at the start of the season, and it ended in a 0-0 draw. 

Durban City Current Form – LWWDL

City have won twice and drew once, while losing twice over their previous five games. They beat TS Galaxy and Marumo Gallants, drew with Sekhukhune United, and lost to Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs, respectively. 

Key Players to watch

  • Samkelo Maseko 
    The tricky winger is versatile and can play on either wing, as well as a false nine. Maseko has contributed three goals in his 20 appearances. 
  • Darren Keet 
    The experienced keeper is solid and commands his box well. Keet has been instrumental at the back for the home side this season. 
  • Saziso Magawana 
    The 27-year-old has been an ever-present figure in the middle of the park for City. Magawana has three goals in 21 appearances. 

Durban City Team News

The league’s debutants have been the surprise package of the season. City are pushing for a position in CAF football next season and are only two points off fourth position on the log. 

Richards Bay Current Form – LDWLL

The visitors have won just once in their previous five games. The victory came against the mighty Kaizer Chiefs. They lost three games against Chippa United, Orlando Pirates, and AmaZulu, and drew the other game in that period against Orbit College. 

Key Players to watch

  • Moses Mthembu 
    The 24-year-old has registered four goal contributions in his 15 appearances this season.
  • Lundi Mahala 
    The 22-year-old forward has been in good form lately. Mahala has bagged two goals in his 11 starts for the club.
  • Frank Mhango
    The Malawian is the club’s top goal scorer this season with four goals in his 14 appearances. 

Richards Bay Team News

After starting the season in promising fashion, the team from Richards Bay has suffered a dip in form that has seen them drop outside the top eight. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Durban City (4-3-3): Keet, Gcaba, Ncanana, Mkhize, Mashego, Domingo, Poggenpoel, Jurgens, Magawana, Maseko, Mokwena 

  2. Richards Bay (4-3-3): Otieno, Zulu, Mcineka, Sikhakhane, Khumalo, Mthethwa, Barns, Mthembu, Zikhali, Gumede, Mahala 

Suggested Bets

There are plenty of insights for bettors in the above preview for your bet slip, so take the key stats into account and choose a reliable platform to place your bets.

  1. Both Teams to Score (No): It was a tight encounter in the first round, and much of the same is expected. (Forecast odds: 2/1. Betting is available at 10Bet, closer to kick-off.

  2. Under 2.5 Goals: The only game between these two sides ended in a 0-0 draw.  (Forecast odds: 2/1. Betting is available at YesPlay, closer to kick-off.)

Value Bets

Here are some great value bets to ponder when making your bets for the Durban City vs Richards Bay game. 

  1. Samkelo Maseko – Anytime Goal Scorer: Maseko is one of City’s top goal scorers in the league. (Forecast odds: 4/1. Betting is available at Supabets, closer to kick-off.)

  2. Durban City to Win: The home side are a formidable outfit at Charsworth Stadium. (Forecast odds: 2/1. Betting is available at Betway, closer to kick-off.)

Prediction: Durban City to Win 

The KZN derby is set to be an end-to-end clash. The home side is really strong at Chatsworth Stadium, however, and are likely to claim a narrow victory over its provincial neighbours. 

Thierry Henry
Nigel NaickerBetting Writer

Nigel Naicker is a versatile sportswriter with years of experience covering global tournaments like the Premier League, AFCON, Champions League, and PSL. From soccer to UFC and cricket, his expertise spans multiple sports. Recently, he's honed his skills in sports gambling content and niche sports.

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