The kick off for the match between Lerumo Lions and Upington City will take place at 13:30 (UK time) - Wednesday, 03/18 - at the NWU Mafikeng Stadium (NWU Mafikeng). This clash of the 2025/26 National First Division looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Lerumo Lions Football Club vs Upington City Football Club. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.
APWin predictions for Lerumo Lions vs Upington City
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Double Chance: Draw or Upington City
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Lerumo Lions Preview
Lerumo Lions has played 21 matches in the National First Division so far, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. This results in an average of 1.19 points per match.
In the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. Lerumo Lions's attack has scored 27 goals, 25 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.19 goals per league match and 1.17 goals per match across the entire season.
is the team’s top scorer with 0 goals, while leads the team in assists with 0. Defensively, Lerumo Lions Football Club has conceded 29 goals in the league (an average of 1.38) and 31 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.35 over 23 matches).
Upington City preview
In 20 National First Division matches, Upington City has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game.
In the 2025/26 season, the team has 9 wins in 23 matches. The team has scored 27 goals, 26 of them in the National First Division (an average of 1.3 goals per match), with Shane Saralina being the team's top scorer with 0 goals and Shane Saralina providing 0 assists.
Defensively, Bafana Ba Gucci has conceded 21 goals in the league and 21 in the 2025/26 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.91 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Lerumo Lions vs Upington City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lerumo Lions
South Africa - National First Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
1.19 |
| Home | D L L D W |
1.18 |
| Away | D D W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 27% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.45 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 73% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 9% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 18% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 36% | 30% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.04 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.38 | 1.54 |
Upington City
South Africa - National First Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.45 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2.09 |
| Away | D L D L D |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 64% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.91 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.91 | 0.56 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 55% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 36% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 9% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 73% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 0 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0 | 1.52 |
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