University of Pretoria 42%Draw 24%Hungry Lions 33%Expected goals 1.18 – 1.00
63%
Betarazi 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 33% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultUniversity of Pretoria to win ✗42% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @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 7.51
University of Pretoria vs Hungry Lions: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hungry Lions travel to face University of Pretoria on Saturday 17 October in the 1st Division – the ball rolls at 14:30 WAT. In the table, University of Pretoria are 12th, lower half, on 9 points after 10 matches; Hungry Lions are 6th (upper half) with 16.
Current form
University of Pretoria, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Leicesterfield, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Hungry Lions, last 5: WDWLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Casric Stars, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Apr 2026) it ended Hungry Lions 1–0 University of Pretoria.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give University of Pretoria 1.2 xG, Hungry Lions 1.0 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – University of Pretoria 42%, draw 24%, Hungry Lions 33%.
Price worth noting: Hungry Lions to win @3.20 – the bookmaker implies 31%, our ratings say 33%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (63%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: University of Pretoria 1–1 Hungry Lions. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
University of Pretoria42%fair 2.36 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @2.90
Hungry Lions33%fair 2.99 · @3.20
2.18Expected goals
1.18University of Pretoria xG
1.00Hungry Lions xG
46%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
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✓
76%
1.32
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
54%
1.87
–
Draw no bet
University of Pretoria (draw no bet)✗
56%
1.79
–
Asian handicap
Hungry Lions +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
First team to score
University of Pretoria to score first✗
48%
2.09
–
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 24% and Hungry Lions 33%.
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).
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.
