Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Prediction Match Centre

Lerumo Lions

WDLWD

8th place in South Africa First League

4-0

Lerumo Lions
Win Probability 42%

17/05/2026 06:00

Black Leopards

WDLLW

15th place in South Africa First League

South Africa First League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards preview before placing your bet.

Lerumo Lions will face Black Leopards in South Africa First League on May 17, 2026 at 06:00.
Lerumo Lions are currently 8th with 39 points after 30 matches.
Black Leopards sit 15th with 29 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.15.

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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Pred

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Weather

06:00

2026-05-17

Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards - Prediction & Odds

Lerumo Lions

Black Leopards

2026-05-17 06:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

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

20/09/2025 06:00

Black Leopards

1 - 1

Lerumo Lions

SAFL

Black Leopards

Draw

100%

Lerumo Lions

Lerumo Lions Last 6 matches

10/05/2026 06:00

Midlands Wanderers FC 1 - 1 Lerumo Lions

SAFL

02/05/2026 06:00

Pretoria Univ 0 - 1 Lerumo Lions

SAFL

25/04/2026 06:00

Lerumo Lions 0 - 1 Highbury

SAFL

22/04/2026 06:00

Leicesterfield City 0 - 0 Lerumo Lions

SAFL

19/04/2026 06:00

Lerumo Lions 2 - 0 Baroka FC

SAFL

11/04/2026 06:00

The Bees FC 1 - 1 Lerumo Lions

SAFL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Black Leopards

10/05/2026 06:00

Black Leopards 2 - 1 Venda

SAFL

02/05/2026 06:00

Kruger United 3 - 1 Black Leopards

SAFL

25/04/2026 06:00

Black Leopards 0 - 1 Milford

SAFL

21/04/2026 06:00

Black Leopards 0 - 0 The Bees FC

SAFL

17/04/2026 06:00

Casric Stars 0 - 2 Black Leopards

SAFL

11/04/2026 06:00

Black Leopards 1 - 0 Pretoria Univ

SAFL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa First Lea...

Played games

Lerumo Lions

Black Leopards

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.20

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

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

21 (70%)9 (30%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

17 (57%)13 (43%)

Lerumo Lions

Recent matches

Black Leopards

Under /Over

(77%)23 7(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)18 12(40%)

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

/Yes

(57%)17 13(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lerumo Lions

Black Leopards

Shots

Lerumo Lions

Total shots

8.70 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Black Leopards

Total shots

8.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lerumo Lions Pass Black Leopards

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lerumo Lions

Played games

Black Leopards

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.20

Clean sheets

0.27

1.77

Corners

1.63

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.13

Offsides

0.30

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Lerumo Lions

DISCIPLINARY

Black Leopards

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.73

0.47

0.00

0.00

0.47

Fouls

1.47

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards on 17 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.

Lerumo Lions vs Black Leopards Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lerumo Lions's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Black Leopards'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 Lerumo Lions and Black Leopards sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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