Venda vs Highbury: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Prediction Match Centre
Venda
WWLWL
9th place in South Africa First League
1 - 2
17/05/2026 09:00
Highbury
WLWWL
6th place in South Africa First League
South Africa First League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Venda vs Highbury on 17 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 Venda vs Highbury preview before placing your bet.

  • Venda will face Highbury in South Africa First League on May 17, 2026 at 09:00.
  • Venda are currently 9th with 36 points after 30 matches.
  • Highbury sit 6th with 40 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Kruger United Kruger United
59 30 17 8 5 50 36 14
02 Milford Milford
57 30 17 6 7 42 24 18
03 Cape Town City Cape Town City
54 30 15 9 6 45 23 22
04 Hungry Lions Hungry Lions
52 30 14 10 6 41 25 16
05 Casric Stars Casric Stars
51 30 13 12 5 44 27 17
06 Highbury Highbury
40 30 11 7 12 30 34 -4
07 Upington City Upington City
39 30 10 9 11 35 33 2
08 Lerumo Lions Lerumo Lions
39 30 10 9 11 33 36 -3
09 Venda Venda
36 30 9 9 12 24 29 -5
10 The Bees FC The Bees FC
35 30 9 8 13 37 36 1
11 Pretoria Univ Pretoria Univ
35 30 8 11 11 37 41 -4
12 Leicesterfield City Leicesterfield City
34 30 9 7 14 25 43 -18
13 Gomora United FC Gomora United FC
33 30 6 15 9 28 39 -11
14 Midlands Wanderers FC Midlands Wanderers FC
33 30 8 9 13 28 44 -16
15 Black Leopards Black Leopards
29 30 6 11 13 26 32 -6
16 Baroka FC Baroka FC
20 30 4 8 18 20 43 -23
Head To Head
07/11/2025 09:30
Highbury Highbury
0 - 2
Venda Venda
SAFL
02/05/2025 09:00
Highbury Highbury
1 - 1
Venda Venda
SAFL
14/12/2024 09:30
Venda Venda
1 - 2
Highbury Highbury
SAFL
Highbury
0
0%
Draw
1
33%
Venda
2
67%
Venda Venda Last 6 matches
10/05/2026 09:00
Black Leopards 2 - 1 Venda
SAFL
03/05/2026 09:00
Venda 2 - 0 Leicesterfield City
SAFL
26/04/2026 09:00
Midlands Wanderers FC 1 - 0 Venda
SAFL
22/04/2026 09:00
Venda 1 - 0 Milford
SAFL
18/04/2026 09:00
Venda 2 - 0 The Bees FC
SAFL
11/04/2026 09:00
Hungry Lions 3 - 1 Venda
SAFL
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Highbury Highbury
10/05/2026 09:00
Highbury 0 - 4 Hungry Lions
SAFL
01/05/2026 09:00
Highbury 3 - 1 Midlands Wanderers FC
SAFL
25/04/2026 09:00
Lerumo Lions 0 - 1 Highbury
SAFL
21/04/2026 09:00
Casric Stars 3 - 0 Highbury
SAFL
18/04/2026 09:00
Highbury 3 - 0 Leicesterfield City
SAFL
12/04/2026 09:00
Highbury 1 - 2 Kruger United
SAFL
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues South Africa First Lea...
Played games
Venda
Venda
15
 Highbury
Highbury
15
Goals
Scored
15
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.93
Scored
18
Avg. per game
1.20
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
1.20
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 15 home matches
YesNo
12 (80%)3 (20%)
In last 15 home matches
NoYes
11 (73%)4 (27%)
Venda

Venda

Recent matches

Highbury

Highbury

Under /Over

(60%)9 6(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)13 2(13%)

Under /Over

(20%)3 12(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)5 10(67%)

Under /Over

(40%)6 9(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)4 11(73%)

/Yes

(47%)7 8(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)8 7(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Venda Venda
Highbury Highbury
Shots
Venda
Venda
Total shots
8.00 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Highbury
Highbury
Total shots
9.83 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Venda Venda Pass Highbury Highbury
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
45%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
57%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Venda
Venda
272
Avg. 18.13 / game
 Highbury
Highbury
599
Avg. 39.93 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Venda
Venda
204
Avg. 13.60 / game
 Highbury
Highbury
395
Avg. 26.33 / game
OTHERS
Venda
Venda
15
Played games
Highbury
Highbury
15
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.47
7
Clean sheets
4
0.27
1.33
20
Corners
32
2.13
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.33
5
Offsides
1
0.07
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Venda
Venda
DISCIPLINARY
Highbury
Highbury
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.07
1
Yellow card
6
0.40
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.07
0.47
7
Fouls
17
1.13
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Venda vs Highbury Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Venda vs Highbury 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.

Venda vs Highbury Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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