Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 31 October the 1st Division brings Lerumo Lions against University of Pretoria. Kick-off: 14:30 WAT. In the table, Lerumo Lions are 3rd, among the top four, on 20 points after 10 matches; University of Pretoria are 12th (lower half) with 9.
Current form
Lerumo Lions, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Leicesterfield, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
University of Pretoria, last 5: LLWDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to NWU FC, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lerumo Lions 1.3 xG, University of Pretoria 0.9 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lerumo Lions 47%, draw 25%, University of Pretoria 29%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (52%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.92, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lerumo Lions 1–1 University of Pretoria. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lerumo Lions47%fair 2.15 · @2.10
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @2.80
University of Pretoria29%fair 3.47 · @3.40
2.19Expected goals
1.27Lerumo Lions xG
0.92University of Pretoria xG
52%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–113%
0–011%
0–110%
2–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Lerumo Lions 1.3 – 0.9 University of Pretoria 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
Lerumo Lions to win✓
47%
2.15
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.92
2.00
Draw no bet
Lerumo Lions (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.62
–
Asian handicap
University of Pretoria +1 (Asian handicap)✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
First team to score
Lerumo Lions to score first✓
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Lerumo Lions / FT Lerumo Lions✓
26%
3.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.03
–
Recent results
Lerumo Lions – last 6
WWDLLW
24 Oct
@ Leicesterfield
3–0
W
16 Oct
@ Highbury
2–1
W
10 Oct
vs Hope FC
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ The Bees
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Casric Stars
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs NWU FC
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
University of Pretoria – last 6
LLWDDW
24 Oct
@ NWU FC
1–2
L
17 Oct
vs Hungry Lions
0–2
L
10 Oct
vs Leicesterfield
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ Upington City
3–3
D
12 Sep
vs Orbit College
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Venda FC
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lerumo Lions and University of Pretoria.
What is the prediction for Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria?
On our numbers Lerumo Lions have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 25% and University of Pretoria 29%.
How many goals will there be in Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria?
Our predicted score is Lerumo Lions 1–1 University of Pretoria, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria?
Lerumo Lions vs University of Pretoria (1st Division) kicks off on Saturday 31 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.
