Hungry Lions vs Upington City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Prediction Match Centre

Hungry Lions

DWLDW

4th place in South Africa First League

0 - 0

02/05/2026 09:00

Upington City

LLDDL

7th place in South Africa First League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hungry Lions vs Upington City on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hungry Lions vs Upington City preview before placing your bet.

Hungry Lions will face Upington City in South Africa First League on May 2, 2026 at 09:00.
Hungry Lions are currently 4th with 52 points after 30 matches.
Upington City sit 7th with 39 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

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026

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

01 Kruger United	59	30	17	8	5	50	36	14
02 Milford	57	30	17	6	7	42	24	18
03 Cape Town City	54	30	15	9	6	45	23	22
04 Hungry Lions	52	30	14	10	6	41	25	16
05 Casric Stars	51	30	13	12	5	44	27	17
06 Highbury	40	30	11	7	12	30	34	-4
07 Upington City	39	30	10	9	11	35	33	2
08 Lerumo Lions	39	30	10	9	11	33	36	-3
09 Venda	36	30	9	9	12	24	29	-5
10 The Bees FC	35	30	9	8	13	37	36	1
11 Pretoria Univ	35	30	8	11	11	37	41	-4
12 Leicesterfield City	34	30	9	7	14	25	43	-18
13 Gomora United FC	33	30	6	15	9	28	39	-11
14 Midlands Wanderers FC	33	30	8	9	13	28	44	-16
15 Black Leopards	29	30	6	11	13	26	32	-6
16 Baroka FC	20	30	4	8	18	20	43	-23

Head To Head

07/12/2025 09:30

Upington City

0 - 1

Hungry Lions

SAFL

06/04/2025 09:00

Upington City

0 - 1

Hungry Lions

SAFL

13/12/2024 09:30

Hungry Lions

1 - 1

Upington City

SAFL

13/02/2024 09:30

Upington City

1 - 1

Hungry Lions

SAFL

17/09/2023 09:00

Hungry Lions

1 - 1

Upington City

SAFL

Upington City

Draw

60%

Hungry Lions

40%

Hungry Lions Last 6 matches

26/04/2026 09:00

Gomora United FC 2 - 1 Hungry Lions

SAFL

22/04/2026 09:00

Hungry Lions 4 - 2 Pretoria Univ

SAFL

18/04/2026 09:00

Cape Town City 0 - 0 Hungry Lions

SAFL

11/04/2026 09:00

Hungry Lions 3 - 1 Venda

SAFL

07/04/2026 09:00

Leicesterfield City 2 - 2 Hungry Lions

SAFL

22/03/2026 09:30

Hungry Lions 2 - 1 Midlands Wanderers FC

SAFL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Upington City

25/04/2026 09:00

Upington City 2 - 2 Pretoria Univ

SAFL

21/04/2026 09:00

Midlands Wanderers FC 2 - 1 Upington City

SAFL

18/04/2026 09:00

Milford 3 - 1 Upington City

SAFL

12/04/2026 09:00

Upington City 0 - 2 Cape Town City

SAFL

08/04/2026 09:00

Upington City 3 - 1 Venda

SAFL

01/04/2026 09:00

Black Leopards 0 - 0 Upington City

SAFL

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

Upington City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

18 (60%)12 (40%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

15 (50%)15 (50%)

Hungry Lions

Recent matches

Upington City

Under /Over

(63%)19 11(37%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

/Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hungry Lions

Upington City

Shots

Hungry Lions

Total shots

6.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

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Upington City

Total shots

10.63 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

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Hungry Lions Pass Upington City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hungry Lions

Played games

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.30

0.73

Corners

1.27

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.20

Offsides

0.20

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Hungry Lions

DISCIPLINARY

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

0.40

0.03

0.00

0.47

Fouls

1.47

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Hungry Lions vs Upington City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hungry Lions vs Upington City on 02 May 2026 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 Upington City 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 Upington City'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 Upington City 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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