Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Orlando Pirates

W D W W D

No standing data

4-0

16/03/2024 11:59

Hungry Lions

L W D L D

No standing data

South Africa League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions preview before placing your bet.

Our algorithm prediction: Orlando Pirates to win with probability 77%.

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

11:59

2024-03-16

Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions - Prediction & Odds

Orlando Pirates

Hungry Lions

2024-03-16 11:59

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions in the South Africa League Cup football standings for the 2023-2024 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Orlando Pirates Last 6 matches

09/03/2024 09:40

Orlando Pirates 3 - 2 Kaizer Chiefs SAPL D1

06/03/2024 13:30

Orlando Pirates 1 - 1 Cape Town Spurs SAPL D1

02/03/2024 09:30

Polokwane City FC 0 - 1 Orlando Pirates SAPL D1

24/02/2024 09:00

Crystal Lake FC 0 - 6 Orlando Pirates SALC

17/02/2024 14:00

Mamelodi Sundowns 1 - 1 Orlando Pirates SAPL D1

29/12/2023 14:00

Orlando Pirates 2 - 3 Stellenbosch FC SAPL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Hungry Lions

08/03/2024 09:30

Pretoria Univ 2 - 1 Hungry Lions SAFL

01/03/2024 09:30

Milford 1 - 3 Hungry Lions SAFL

24/02/2024 09:00

JDR Stars 0 - 0 Hungry Lions SALC

17/02/2024 09:30

Hungry Lions 0 - 1 Venda SAFL

13/02/2024 09:30

Upington City 1 - 1 Hungry Lions SAFL

20/12/2023 09:30

Hungry Lions 3 - 1 Marumo Gallants FC SAFL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa League Cu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

434

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

176

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

159

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 296 matches

YesNo

224 (76%)72 (24%)

In last 296 matches

NoYes

104 (65%)55 (35%)

Orlando Pirates

Recent matches

Hungry Lions

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(29%)13 32(71%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Orlando Pirates

Hungry Lions

Shots

Orlando Pirates

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

256 total

Avg. 3.24

Hungry Lions

Total shots

8.34 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Orlando Pirates Pass Hungry Lions

Total passes

52997

Avg. 453 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Orlando Pirates

296

Played games

Hungry Lions

159

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

148

Clean sheets

0.35

5.18

1532

Corners

185

1.16

5.28

1562

Throw-ins

0.00

1.63

481

Offsides

0.04

1.21

357

GK saves

0.00

Orlando Pirates

DISCIPLINARY

Hungry Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

496

0.37

0.04

0.01

9.00

2663

Fouls

0.09

5.35

1583

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

No upcoming matches.

How We Build the Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions on 16 March 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 League Cup 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.

Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Orlando Pirates's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hungry Lions'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 League Cup 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 League Cup standings and the South Africa League Cup form table to understand exactly where Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions 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 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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