Hungry Lions vs Highbury: prediction and stats
1st DivisionRegular Season - 12Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley
The Footlab AI model makes Hungry Lions the favourite at 55%, against 28% for a draw and 17% for Highbury. The most likely score is 1-0.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 4,521 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Nov 5, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hungry Lions vs Highbury?
On Elo ratings, Hungry Lions has 1,754 points and Highbury 1,676.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Hungry Lions vs Highbury
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Hungry Lions
4-3-3- ZZ. Francis
- MM. Khanyi
- DDondre Gordon
- 8N. Mdabuka
- 20S. Gamede
- JJoseph Kagiso Ndlovu
- PP. Fielies
- MM. Monaheng
- 21J. Dondolo
- KK. Baxolise
- EE. Mothibedi
Highbury
4-3-3- KK. Sekgodiso
- 45S. George
- MM. Rafani
- TTumisang Samuel Mashele
- DDillon Goss
- TTshepo Sediti
- TT. Ramolomo
- II. Jones
- MM. Mabeba
- TT. Cetywayo
- AA. Du Plessis
Computed on November 5, 2026 at 03:15 AM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hungry Lions have 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 defeats; Highbury have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Upington City(home) | 0-0 | 1st Division |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Venda FC(home) | 1-0 | 1st Division |
| Oct 17, 2026 | University of Pretoria(away) | 2-0 | 1st Division |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Casric Stars(home) | 2-0 | 1st Division |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Magesi(away) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Leicesterfield(home) | 2-1 | 1st Division |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Casric Stars(away) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Lerumo Lions(home) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Orbit College(away) | 2-2 | 1st Division |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Gomora United FC(home) | 0-0 | 1st Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 3 Hungry Lions wins, 0 draws, 1 Highbury win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Highbury 0-4 Hungry Lions | 1st Division |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Hungry Lions 2-0 Highbury | 1st Division |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Hungry Lions 3-1 Highbury | 1st Division |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Highbury 1-0 Hungry Lions | 1st Division |
Last archived meeting: Highbury vs Hungry Lions on May 10, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hungry Lions score 1.3 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Highbury score 1.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 38% probability of over 2.5 goals and 40% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Lions | 1.3 | 0.6 | 10 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| Highbury | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hungry Lions sit 6th in 1st Division (16 points from 9 matches) and Highbury sit 8th (15 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hungry Lions | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 8 | Highbury | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 15 |
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Hungry Lions vs Highbury?
- The Footlab AI model makes Hungry Lions the favourite at 55%, against 28% for a draw and 17% for Highbury.
- Where and when is Hungry Lions vs Highbury played?
- Hungry Lions vs Highbury is played on November 28, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Suzuki Stadium, in the 1st Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 38% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.