University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
2
Value bet: Hungry Lions to win @ 3.20 – our chance 34% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversity of Pretoria to win ✗42% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · fair 1.87
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.55
University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions preview and prediction
The match
The 1st Division sees University of Pretoria take on Hungry Lions on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 14:30 (WAT). University of Pretoria are 12th with 9 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Hungry Lions sit 6th on 16 points (in the top half).
Form guide
University of Pretoria's last 5: WDDWL Most recently they beat Leicesterfield 2–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hungry Lions's last 5: WDWLD Most recently they beat Casric Stars 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 April 2026, finished Hungry Lions 1–0 University of Pretoria.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.2 for University of Pretoria and 1.0 for Hungry Lions. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: University of Pretoria 42%, draw 23%, Hungry Lions 34%.
Value angle: Hungry Lions to win at 3.20 – 34% on our numbers against 31% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 63% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: University of Pretoria 1–1 Hungry Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
University of Pretoria42%fair 2.36 · @2.15
Draw23%fair 4.26 · @2.90
Hungry Lions34%fair 2.93 · @3.20
2.18Expected goals
1.17University of Pretoria xG
1.01Hungry Lions xG
46%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: University of Pretoria 1.2 – 1.0 Hungry Lions expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
University of Pretoria to win✗
42%
2.36
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.31
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
54%
1.87
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.60
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT University of Pretoria / FT University of Pretoria✗
What is the prediction for University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions?
On our numbers University of Pretoria have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Hungry Lions 34%.
How many goals will there be in University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions?
Our predicted score is University of Pretoria 1–1 Hungry Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions?
University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions (1st Division) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
