Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Hungry Lions

W D D W L

6th place in South Africa First League

1 - 0

18/01/2023 09:30

NB La Masia

L L W D L

13th place in South Africa First League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia on 18 January 2023 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia preview before placing your bet.

Hungry Lions are currently 6th with 44 points after 30 matches.
NB La Masia sit 13th with 32 points from 30 matches.

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

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2023

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

01 Polokwane City FC	57	30	17	6	7	44	24	20
02 Cape Town Spurs	57	30	17	6	7	42	27	15
03 Casric Stars	56	30	15	11	4	37	25	12
04 Cape Town All Stars	48	30	12	12	6	37	25	12
05 JDR Stars	45	30	12	9	9	40	25	15
06 Hungry Lions	44	30	12	8	10	29	29	0
07 Pretoria Callies	42	30	11	9	10	28	28	0
08 Uthongathi FC	41	30	10	11	9	33	30	3
09 Pretoria Univ	40	30	9	13	8	32	31	1
10 Baroka FC	39	30	11	6	13	37	37	0
11 Venda	38	30	10	8	12	26	33	-7
12 Magesi	37	30	10	7	13	22	32	-10
13 MM Platinum FC	32	30	8	8	14	33	39	-6
14 Platinum City	30	30	7	9	14	21	37	-16
15 Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila	23	30	6	5	19	25	46	-21
16 Black Leopards	22	30	4	10	16	21	39	-18

Hungry Lions Last 6 matches

17/05/2026 20:00

Hungry Lions 0 - 0 Milford South Africa First League

10/05/2026 20:00

Highbury 0 - 4 Hungry Lions South Africa First League

02/05/2026 20:00

Hungry Lions 0 - 0 Upington City South Africa First League

26/04/2026 20:00

Gomora United FC 2 - 1 Hungry Lions South Africa First League

22/04/2026 20:00

Hungry Lions 4 - 2 Pretoria Univ South Africa First League

18/04/2026 20:00

Cape Town City 0 - 0 Hungry Lions South Africa First League

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches NB La Masia

15/04/2026 21:00

NB La Masia 2 - 0 TUT Students South Africa National Div 2

27/03/2026 20:00

Eersterust Rams FC 0 - 2 NB La Masia South Africa National Div 2

17/03/2026 21:00

NB La Masia 1 - 0 Wits University South Africa National Div 2

07/03/2026 21:00

NB La Masia 1 - 0 Jomo Cosmos South Africa National Div 2

20/02/2026 21:00

NB La Masia 1 - 0 Orlando Pirates B FC South Africa National Div 2

06/02/2026 21:00

NB La Masia 1 - 0 Tshwane South College FC South Africa National Div 2

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

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

Hungry Lions

NB La Masia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

15 (50%)15 (50%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

17 (57%)13 (43%)

Hungry Lions

Recent matches

NB La Masia

Under /Over

(63%)19 11(37%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)23 7(23%)

Under /Over

(13%)4 26(87%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)9 21(70%)

/Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)16 14(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hungry Lions

NB La Masia

Shots

Hungry Lions

Total shots

8.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

NB La Masia

Total shots

11.84 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hungry Lions Pass NB La Masia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hungry Lions

Played games

NB La Masia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.23

1.60

Corners

3.10

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Hungry Lions

DISCIPLINARY

NB La Masia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

1.27

0.00

0.07

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia on 18 January 2023 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.

Hungry Lions vs NB La Masia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hungry Lions's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NB La Masia'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 Hungry Lions and NB La Masia 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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