Value bet: Midlands Wanderers to win @ 3.30 – our chance 35% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultThe Bees to win ✓39% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.40
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.81
The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
Midlands Wanderers travel to face The Bees in the 1st Division on Saturday 31 October (14:30 WAT). The Bees are 14th with 7 points from 10 games (in the bottom three), while Midlands Wanderers sit 13th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
The Bees's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Hope FC 0–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Midlands Wanderers's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Upington City 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Midlands Wanderers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.6 goals: 0.8 for The Bees and 0.7 for Midlands Wanderers. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 79% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: The Bees 39%, draw 26%, Midlands Wanderers 35%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.67.
Value angle: Midlands Wanderers to win at 3.30 – 35% on our numbers against 30% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Not both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: The Bees 0–0 Midlands Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
The Bees39%fair 2.55 · @2.20
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @2.75
Midlands Wanderers35%fair 2.88 · @3.30
1.56Expected goals
0.82The Bees xG
0.74Midlands Wanderers xG
49%Both score
21%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–021%
1–017%
0–116%
1–113%
2–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: The Bees 0.8 – 0.7 Midlands Wanderers 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
The Bees to win✓
39%
2.55
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.40
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.95
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Under 1.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
28%
3.54
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
17%
5.81
–
Form
The Bees – last 6
LLLWLL
23 Oct
@ Hope FC
0–1
L
17 Oct
vs Casric Stars
0–1
L
13 Oct
@ Cape Town City
1–3
L
19 Sep
vs Lerumo Lions
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Hungry Lions
0–2
L
6 Sep
vs Gomora United FC
0–1
L
0.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Midlands Wanderers – last 6
LWLDLW
23 Oct
vs Upington City
0–1
L
10 Oct
vs Venda FC
1–0
W
19 Sep
@ Leicesterfield
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs NWU FC
1–1
D
4 Sep
@ Casric Stars
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ University of Pretoria
2–0
W
0.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between The Bees and Midlands Wanderers.
What is the prediction for The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers?
On our numbers The Bees have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Midlands Wanderers 35%.
How many goals will there be in The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers?
We expect about 1.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 21% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers?
Our predicted score is The Bees 0–0 Midlands Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.6 goals in total.
When is The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers?
The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers (1st Division) kicks off on Saturday 31 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.
