Lerumo Lions and Upington City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 National First Division season. The game takes place at NWU Mafikeng Stadium (NWU Mafikeng) on Wednesday, 18/03/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Lerumo Lions Football Club vs Upington City Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Lerumo Lions Football Club preview
Lerumo Lions comes into the match having played 21 games in the National First Division so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.
Lerumo Lions's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the National First Division, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Lerumo Lions is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
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On the other hand, Upington City comes into the match having played 20 games in the National First Division so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Upington City's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the National First Division, averaging 1.3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Upington City is led by Shane Saralina as the top scorer of the season. The south african defender has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Shane Saralina, who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.
Head to head: Lerumo Lions vs Upington City
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Lerumo Lions
South Africa - National First Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D L L D W |
1 |
| Away | D D L L W |
1 |
| 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 D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| Away | D L D L W |
1 |
| 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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