Hungry Lions vs Upington City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 December

Hungry Lions

D L D L D

13th place in South Africa First League

1-1

13/12/2024 09:30

Upington City

D D D L W

12th place in South Africa First League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hungry Lions vs Upington City on 13 December 2024 (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 Upington City preview before placing your bet.

Hungry Lions are currently 13th with 33 points after 30 matches.
Upington City sit 12th with 35 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hungry Lions to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Hungry Lions and Upington City have each won 0 of the last 2 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Weather

09:30

2024-12-13

Hungry Lions vs Upington City - Prediction & Odds

Hungry Lions

Upington City

2024-12-13 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 13/12/2024

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

13/02/2024 09:30

Upington City

1 - 1

Hungry Lions

SAFL

17/09/2023 09:00

Hungry Lions

1 - 1

Upington City

SAFL

Hungry Lions

Draw

100%

Upington City

Hungry Lions Last 6 matches

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

20/11/2024 09:30

Hungry Lions 3 - 0 Casric Stars SAFL

01/11/2024 09:30

Highbury 1 - 0 Hungry Lions SAFL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Upington City

08/12/2024 09:30

Upington City 1 - 3 Kruger United SAFL

03/12/2024 09:30

Upington City 0 - 2 Milford SALC

30/11/2024 09:30

Upington City 1 - 3 Durban City SAFL

23/11/2024 09:30

Black Leopards 1 - 1 Upington City SAFL

10/11/2024 09:30

Milford 1 - 0 Upington City SAFL

02/11/2024 09:30

Upington City 2 - 2 Casric Stars SAFL

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

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

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

16 (53%)14 (47%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

11 (37%)19 (63%)

Hungry Lions

Recent matches

Upington City

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(53%)16 14(47%)

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

/Yes

(57%)17 13(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hungry Lions

Upington City

Shots

Hungry Lions

Total shots

9.67 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Upington City

Total shots

8.70 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hungry Lions Pass Upington City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hungry Lions

Played games

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.27

1.63

Corners

1.30

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Hungry Lions

DISCIPLINARY

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

0.77

0.00

0.03

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 Upington City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hungry Lions vs Upington City on 13 December 2024 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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