University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions Prediction
South Africa · Regular Season - 7
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University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions: the result in context
Hungry Lions beat University of Pretoria 2-0 in the 1st Division on 17 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 5 of them.
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Team Comparison
University of Pretoria
Hungry LionsGame State Tendencies
University of Pretoria- Tied at half-time in 50% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0.2 in second half)
Hungry Lions- Tied at half-time in 75% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
University of Pretoria3Wins · 30%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
22/04/2026Hungry LionsUniversity of Pretoria
08/02/2026Hungry LionsUniversity of Pretoria20/09/2025University of PretoriaHungry Lions29/03/2025Hungry LionsUniversity of Pretoria04/12/2024University of PretoriaHungry Lions27/10/2024University of PretoriaHungry Lions08/03/2024University of PretoriaHungry Lions26/08/2023Hungry LionsUniversity of Pretoria14/03/2023University of PretoriaHungry Lions26/10/2022Hungry LionsUniversity of PretoriaRecent Form
University of PretoriaUniversity of Pretoria
Leicesterfield
Upington CityUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of Pretoria
Orbit College
Venda FCUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of Pretoria
Midlands Wanderers
Hope FCUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaMidlands Wanderers
Milford FCUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of Pretoria
Lerumo LionsUpington CityUniversity of PretoriaHungry LionsHungry Lions
Casric Stars
MagesiHungry LionsHungry Lions
The Bees
Cape Town CityHungry LionsOrbit CollegeHungry LionsHungry Lions
Gomora United FCHungry LionsMilford FC
HighburyHungry LionsHungry LionsUpington CityGomora United FCHungry LionsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magesi | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | +8 | 20 | WWDDW |
| 2 | Cape Town City | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:8 | +6 | 17 | WWWDW |
| 3 | Casric Stars | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | +3 | 16 | DWLWW |
| 4 | Hungry Lions | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 15 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Lerumo Lions | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | +5 | 14 | WWDLL |
| 6 | Upington City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | +3 | 14 | WWLDW |
| 7 | Hope FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6:5 | +1 | 14 | WDDWL |
| 8 | Highbury | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | +1 | 12 | DLDDL |
| 9 | Gomora United FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:12 | -1 | 11 | LLWDL |
| 10 |  NWU FC | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 10 | WWDDD |
| 11 | Leicesterfield | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | -4 | 10 | LLLWW |
| 12 | Midlands Wanderers | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5:6 | -1 | 8 | LDWLD |
| 13 | University of Pretoria | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:10 | -2 | 8 | LLWDD |
| 14 | Orbit College | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4:10 | -6 | 3 | LLDLD |
| 15 | The Bees | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3:11 | -8 | 3 | LLLWL |
| 16 | Venda FC | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4:14 | -10 | 1 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magesi | 8 | 12:4 | 20 |
| 2 | Cape Town City | 8 | 14:8 | 17 |
| 3 | Casric Stars | 8 | 9:6 | 16 |
| 4 | Hungry Lions | 8 | 11:5 | 15 |
| 5 | Lerumo Lions | 8 | 11:6 | 14 |
| 6 | Upington City | 8 | 13:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Hope FC | 8 | 6:5 | 14 |
| 8 | Highbury | 8 | 8:7 | 12 |
| 9 | Gomora United FC | 8 | 11:12 | 11 |
| 10 | NWU FC | 8 | 5:6 | 10 |
| 11 | Leicesterfield | 8 | 8:12 | 10 |
| 12 | Midlands Wanderers | 8 | 5:6 | 8 |
| 13 | University of Pretoria | 8 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 14 | Orbit College | 8 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 15 | The Bees | 8 | 3:11 | 3 |
| 16 | Venda FC | 8 | 4:14 | 1 |
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About the University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions forecast
The forecasts for this 1st Division match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
University of Pretoria and Hungry Lions in the 1st Division table
The table shows a wide gap: Hungry Lions are 4th in the 1st Division, while University of Pretoria sit 13th, 7 points behind. League goal record so far: University of Pretoria 8-10, Hungry Lions 11-5. The full standings are on the 1st Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.