Midlands Wanderers vs Lerumo Lions: result 1-1 and analysis
1st DivisionMatchday 29Kick-off on May 10, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, KN
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What was the result of Midlands Wanderers vs Lerumo Lions?
Midlands Wanderers and Lerumo Lions drew 1-1 on May 10, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Midlands Wanderers have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Lerumo Lions have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Gomora United FC(away) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| May 1, 2026 | Highbury(away) | 1-3 | 1st Division |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Venda FC(home) | 1-0 | 1st Division |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Upington City(home) | 2-1 | 1st Division |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Kruger United(away) | 0-3 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | University of Pretoria(away) | 1-0 | 1st Division |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Highbury(home) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Leicesterfield(away) | 0-0 | 1st Division |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Baroka FC(home) | 2-0 | 1st Division |
| Apr 11, 2026 | The Bees(away) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Midlands Wanderers wins, 0 draws, 2 Lerumo Lions wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Lerumo Lions 1-0 Midlands Wanderers | Cup |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Lerumo Lions 2-1 Midlands Wanderers | 1st Division |
Last archived meeting: Lerumo Lions vs Midlands Wanderers on Dec 3, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Midlands Wanderers score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Lerumo Lions score 0.9 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Wanderers | 1.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Lerumo Lions | 0.9 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Midlands Wanderers sit 13th in 1st Division (8 points from 9 matches) and Lerumo Lions sit 4th (17 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lerumo Lions | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 17 |
| 13 | Midlands Wanderers | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
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