Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Baroka FC

D D W L L

8th place in South Africa First League

1-1

18/01/2025 09:30

Hungry Lions

D L D L D

13th place in South Africa First League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions preview before placing your bet.

Baroka FC are currently 8th with 41 points after 30 matches.
Hungry Lions sit 13th with 33 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Baroka FC to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Baroka FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Hungry Lions have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

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Weather

09:30

2025-01-18

Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions - Prediction & Odds

Baroka FC

Hungry Lions

2025-01-18 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Durban City	58	30	17	7	6	44	23	21
02 Orbit College	53	30	14	11	5	33	19	14
03 Casric Stars	48	30	13	9	8	38	29	9
04 Black Leopards	47	30	13	8	9	43	36	7
05 Kruger United	47	30	13	8	9	35	31	4
06 Milford	43	30	12	7	11	35	37	-2
07 JDR Stars	43	30	11	10	9	30	33	-3
08 Baroka FC	41	30	10	11	9	41	43	-2
09 Highbury	38	30	10	8	12	29	28	1
10 Pretoria Univ	38	30	9	11	10	27	31	-4
11 Pretoria Callies	36	30	10	6	14	23	36	-13
12 Upington City	35	30	8	11	11	28	30	-2
13 Hungry Lions	33	30	8	9	13	35	35	0
14 Venda	30	30	7	9	14	30	35	-5
15 Cape Town Spurs	30	30	6	12	12	24	30	-6
16 Leruma United	27	30	6	9	15	20	39	-19

Head To Head

14/09/2024 09:00

Hungry Lions

0 - 1

Baroka FC

SAFL

27/04/2024 09:00

Hungry Lions

1 - 2

Baroka FC

SAFL

04/11/2023 09:30

Baroka FC

2 - 0

Hungry Lions

SAFL

07/05/2023 09:00

Baroka FC

1 - 0

Hungry Lions

SAFL

15/10/2022 09:30

Hungry Lions

1 - 0

Baroka FC

SAFL

23/02/2020 09:00

Baroka FC

1 - 1

Hungry Lions

SALC

Baroka FC

67%

Draw

17%

Hungry Lions

17%

Baroka FC Last 6 matches

11/01/2025 09:30

JDR Stars 3 - 3 Baroka FC SAFL

13/12/2024 09:30

Baroka FC 4 - 2 Black Leopards SAFL

07/12/2024 09:30

Baroka FC 4 - 2 Venda SAFL

03/12/2024 09:30

Casric Stars 0 - 2 Baroka FC SALC

29/11/2024 07:00

Highbury 0 - 1 Baroka FC SAFL

22/11/2024 13:30

Cape Town Spurs 1 - 1 Baroka FC SAFL

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Hungry Lions

10/01/2025 13:30

Durban City 4 - 2 Hungry Lions SAFL

13/12/2024 09:30

Hungry Lions 1 - 1 Upington City SAFL

07/12/2024 09:30

JDR Stars 1 - 0 Hungry Lions SAFL

04/12/2024 09:30

Pretoria Univ 0 - 1 Hungry Lions SALC

01/12/2024 09:30

Leruma United 2 - 3 Hungry Lions SAFL

23/11/2024 09:30

Hungry Lions 2 - 1 Milford SAFL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa First Lea...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Baroka FC

Hungry Lions

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

16 (53%)14 (47%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

16 (53%)14 (47%)

Baroka FC

Recent matches

Hungry Lions

Under /Over

(73%)22 8(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

/Yes

(67%)20 10(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)17 13(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Baroka FC

Hungry Lions

Shots

Baroka FC

Total shots

12.15 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hungry Lions

Total shots

9.67 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Baroka FC Pass Hungry Lions

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

42%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Baroka FC

Played games

Hungry Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.23

3.63

109

Corners

1.63

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Baroka FC

DISCIPLINARY

Hungry Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.03

0.47

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions on 18 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this South Africa First League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Baroka FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hungry Lions's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

South Africa First League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live South Africa First League standings and the South Africa First League form table to understand exactly where Baroka FC and Hungry Lions sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our South Africa First League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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