University of Pretoria 42%Draw 27%Midlands Wanderers 32%Expected goals 1.34 – 1.06
58%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultUniversity of Pretoria to win ✓42% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓73% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.24
University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
University of Pretoria welcome Midlands Wanderers to Tuks Stadium for a 1st Division fixture on Sunday 17 May (14:00 WAT). In the table, University of Pretoria are 12th, lower half, on 9 points after 10 matches; Midlands Wanderers are 13th (lower half) with 8. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
University of Pretoria, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Milford FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Midlands Wanderers, last 5: DDLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Lerumo Lions, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Midlands Wanderers, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for University of Pretoria.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give University of Pretoria 1.3 xG, Midlands Wanderers 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 49%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – University of Pretoria 42%, draw 27%, Midlands Wanderers 32%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (58%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: University of Pretoria 1–1 Midlands Wanderers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
University of Pretoria42%fair 2.40 · @2.30
Draw27%fair 3.74 · @3.00
Midlands Wanderers32%fair 3.17 · @2.90
2.41Expected goals
1.34University of Pretoria xG
1.06Midlands Wanderers xG
49%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: University of Pretoria 1.3 – 1.1 Midlands Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
University of Pretoria to win✓
42%
2.40
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.36
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.95
–
Draw no bet
University of Pretoria (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.76
–
Asian handicap
Midlands Wanderers +1 (Asian handicap)✗
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.71
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
University of Pretoria to score first
51%
1.97
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT University of Pretoria / FT University of Pretoria✓
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.24
–
Recent results
University of Pretoria – last 6
LLDLLW
10 May
@ Milford FC
0–2
L
22 Apr
@ Hungry Lions
0–1
L
17 Apr
vs Gomora United FC
1–1
D
7 Apr
vs Highbury
1–2
L
22 Mar
@ The Bees
0–3
L
15 Mar
vs Venda FC
1–0
W
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Midlands Wanderers – last 6
DDLWWD
10 May
vs Lerumo Lions
1–1
D
6 May
@ Gomora United FC
1–1
D
1 May
@ Highbury
1–3
L
21 Apr
vs Upington City
2–1
W
7 Apr
vs Baroka FC
2–1
W
22 Mar
@ Hungry Lions
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between University of Pretoria and Midlands Wanderers.
What is the prediction for University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers?
On our numbers University of Pretoria have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Midlands Wanderers 32%.
How many goals will there be in University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers?
Our predicted score is University of Pretoria 1–1 Midlands Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers?
University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers (1st Division) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Tuks Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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