Leicesterfield vs Hope FC: prediction and stats
1st DivisionRegular Season - 12Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Leicesterfield the favourite at 39%, against 31% for a draw and 30% for Hope FC. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Leicesterfield vs Hope FC?
A very open match: only 71 Elo points separate Leicesterfield (1,585) and Hope FC (1,656).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Leicesterfield have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Hope FC have 1, 0 and 0.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Orbit College(home) | 1-0 | 1st Division |
| May 17, 2026 | Cape Town City(home) | 2-4 | 1st Division |
| May 10, 2026 | The Bees(away) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| May 3, 2026 | Venda FC(away) | 0-2 | 1st Division |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Casric Stars(home) | 2-1 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | University of Pretoria(home) | 1-0 | 1st Division |
How many goals should we expect?
Leicesterfield score 0.9 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Hope FC score 1.0 and concede 0.0. The model gives a 36% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicesterfield | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Hope FC | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Leicesterfield sit 4th in 1st Division (3 points from 1 matches) and Hope FC sit 3rd (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hope FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Leicesterfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Leicesterfield vs Hope FC?
- The Footlab model makes Leicesterfield the favourite at 39%, against 31% for a draw and 30% for Hope FC.
- Where and when is Leicesterfield vs Hope FC played?
- Leicesterfield vs Hope FC is played on November 28, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC), in the 1st Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 36% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.