Value bet: Midlands Wanderers to win @ 3.30 – our chance 35% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultThe Bees to win ✓40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @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 5.75
The Bees vs Midlands Wanderers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
The Bees welcome Midlands Wanderers for a 1st Division fixture on Saturday 31 October (14:30 WAT). In the table, The Bees are 14th, in the drop zone, on 7 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
The Bees, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Hope FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Midlands Wanderers, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Upington City, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Midlands Wanderers, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.5 for The Bees.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give The Bees 0.8 xG, Midlands Wanderers 0.7 xG – a total near 1.6. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 79%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – The Bees 40%, draw 25%, Midlands Wanderers 35%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: Midlands Wanderers to win @3.30 – the bookmaker implies 30%, our ratings say 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Not both teams to score (51%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: The Bees 0–0 Midlands Wanderers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
The Bees40%fair 2.48 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.99 · @2.75
Midlands Wanderers35%fair 2.88 · @3.30
1.56Expected goals
0.83The Bees xG
0.73Midlands Wanderers xG
49%Both score
21%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–021%
1–017%
0–115%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
The Bees to win✓
40%
2.48
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.40
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.95
1.67
Draw no bet
The Bees (draw no bet)✓
54%
1.86
–
Asian handicap
Midlands Wanderers +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.54
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
98%
1.02
–
First team to score
The Bees to score first✓
42%
2.39
–
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%
5.75
–
Recent results
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 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% 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).
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.
