Hungry Lions vs Upington City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

Hungry Lions

L L D L W

8th place in League

1 - 1

17/09/2023 13:00

Upington City

W D L WW

6th place in League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hungry Lions vs Upington City on 17 September 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 are currently 8th with 42 points after 30 matches.
Upington City sit 6th with 44 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 17/09/2023

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Richards Bay	8	4	2	2	0	6	1	5
02 Pretoria Univ	5	4	1	2	1	3	3	0
03 Baroka FC	2	4	0	2	2	1	6	-5

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Magesi	57	30	16	9	5	45	28	17
02 Pretoria Univ	49	30	12	13	5	30	22	8
03 Baroka FC	47	30	12	11	7	37	28	9
04 Maritzburg United	46	30	12	10	8	38	26	12
05 JDR Stars	46	30	12	10	8	33	30	3
06 Upington City	44	30	11	11	8	38	32	6
07 Casric Stars	43	30	11	10	9	46	39	7
08 Hungry Lions	42	30	11	9	10	36	32	4
09 Orbit College	39	30	11	6	13	30	40	-10
10 Black Leopards	37	30	11	4	15	31	38	-7
11 Marumo Gallants FC	36	30	9	9	12	30	36	-6
12 Venda	35	30	9	8	13	27	34	-7
13 Milford	34	30	9	7	14	33	36	-3
14 Pretoria Callies	34	30	8	10	12	31	35	-4
15 NB La Masia	31	30	6	13	11	23	33	-10
16 Platinum City	25	30	5	10	15	22	41	-19

Hungry Lions Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 13:00

Marumo Gallants FC 0 - 0 Hungry Lions SAFL

26/08/2023 13:00

Hungry Lions 2 - 0 Pretoria Univ SAFL

14/05/2023 13:00

Hungry Lions 1 - 2 Magesi SAFL

07/05/2023 13:00

Baroka FC 1 - 0 Hungry Lions SAFL

29/04/2023 13:00

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1 - 2 Hungry Lions SAFL

22/04/2023 13:00

Hungry Lions 0 - 0 Black Leopards SAFL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Upington City

02/09/2023 13:00

Upington City 2 - 1 Venda SAFL

25/08/2023 13:00

NB La Masia 1 - 0 Upington City SAFL

09/06/2023 09:00

Upington City 1 - 1 Mpheni Home Defenders SAND2

08/06/2023 13:30

Upington City 0 - 0 Amavarara FC SAND2

Win

25%

Draw

50%

Lost

25%

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

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

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

13 (43%)17 (57%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

15 (50%)15 (50%)

Hungry Lions

Recent matches

Upington City

Under /Over

(80%)24 6(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)24 6(20%)

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

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

(53%)16 14(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)19 11(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hungry Lions

Upington City

Shots

Hungry Lions

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Upington City

Total shots

6.42 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hungry Lions Pass Upington City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hungry Lions

Played games

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.20

1.83

Corners

1.57

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Hungry Lions

DISCIPLINARY

Upington City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.57

0.47

0.00

0.00

Fouls

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 17 September 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 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

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