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Hungry Lions vs Magesi: prediction and stats

1st DivisionRegular Season - 24Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley

Hungry LionsMagesi

The Footlab AI model makes Hungry Lions the favourite at 35%, against 31% for a draw and 34% for Magesi. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hungry Lions wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 4,445 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 4, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hungry Lions vs Magesi?

A very open match: only 23 Elo points separate Hungry Lions (1,754) and Magesi (1,732).

35%31%34%
Hungry Lions winDrawMagesi win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Hungry Lions vs Magesi

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
  1. ZZ. Francis
  2. MM. Khanyi
  3. DDondre Gordon
  1. 8N. Mdabuka
  2. 20S. Gamede
  3. JJoseph Kagiso Ndlovu
  1. PP. Fielies
  2. MM. Monaheng
  3. 21J. Dondolo
  4. KK. Baxolise
  1. EE. Mothibedi

Magesi

4-2-3-1
  1. 39S. Luthuli
  1. 10Mcedi Vandala
  2. 5K. Mariba
  3. 6S. Darpoh
  4. 26L. Mtshali
  5. 42N. Raphadu
  1. 49D. Mofokeng
  2. 8J. Mokone
  3. 34L. Mokone
  4. 50S. Ndlozi
  1. 1E. Chipezeze

Computed on November 4, 2026 at 07:40 AM (UTC).

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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; Magesi have 8, 4 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hungry Lions
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 31, 2026Upington City(home)0-01st Division
Oct 24, 2026Venda FC(home)1-01st Division
Oct 17, 2026University of Pretoria(away)2-01st Division
Oct 10, 2026Casric Stars(home)2-01st Division
Sep 20, 2026Magesi(away)1-11st Division
Magesi
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 2, 2026Cape Town City(away)0-11st Division
Oct 24, 2026Gomora United FC(home)2-11st Division
Oct 17, 2026Venda FC(away)3-11st Division
Oct 10, 2026NWU FC(home)0-01st Division
Sep 20, 2026Hungry Lions(home)1-11st Division

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 0 Hungry Lions wins, 2 draws, 3 Magesi wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 20, 2026Magesi 1-1 Hungry Lions1st Division
Apr 16, 2024Magesi 2-2 Hungry Lions1st Division
Nov 11, 2023Hungry Lions 1-3 Magesi1st Division
May 14, 2023Hungry Lions 1-2 Magesi1st Division
Oct 22, 2022Magesi 2-1 Hungry Lions1st Division

Last archived meeting: Magesi vs Hungry Lions on Sep 20, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hungry Lions score 1.3 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Magesi score 1.1 and concede 0.6. The model gives a 37% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hungry Lions1.30.6105/155/15
Magesi1.10.666/153/15

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 Magesi sit 1st (20 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Magesi862012420
6Hungry Lions944111516

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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 Magesi?
The Footlab AI model makes Hungry Lions the favourite at 35%, against 31% for a draw and 34% for Magesi.
Where and when is Hungry Lions vs Magesi played?
Hungry Lions vs Magesi is played on March 20, 2027 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 37% 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 54.2% 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.

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