Midlands Wanderers vs University of Pretoria: prediction and stats
1st DivisionRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Midlands Wanderers the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 28% for University of Pretoria. 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
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Midlands Wanderers vs University of Pretoria?
A very open match: only 19 Elo points separate Midlands Wanderers (1,585) and University of Pretoria (1,605).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Midlands Wanderers have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; University of Pretoria have 4, 2 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Magesi(home) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| May 17, 2026 | University of Pretoria(away) | 2-6 | 1st Division |
| May 10, 2026 | Lerumo Lions(home) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| May 6, 2026 | Gomora United FC(away) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| May 1, 2026 | Highbury(away) | 1-3 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Hope FC(away) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| May 17, 2026 | Midlands Wanderers(home) | 6-2 | 1st Division |
| May 10, 2026 | Milford FC(away) | 0-2 | 1st Division |
| May 2, 2026 | Lerumo Lions(home) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Upington City(away) | 2-2 | 1st Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Midlands Wanderers win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 University of Pretoria win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | University of Pretoria 6-2 Midlands Wanderers | 1st Division |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Midlands Wanderers 1-1 University of Pretoria | 1st Division |
Last archived meeting: University of Pretoria vs Midlands Wanderers on May 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Midlands Wanderers score 1.2 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; University of Pretoria score 1.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Wanderers | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| University of Pretoria | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Midlands Wanderers sit 14th in 1st Division (0 points from 1 matches) and University of Pretoria sit 16th (0 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Midlands Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | University of Pretoria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 Midlands Wanderers vs University of Pretoria?
- The Footlab model makes Midlands Wanderers the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 28% for University of Pretoria.
- Where and when is Midlands Wanderers vs University of Pretoria played?
- Midlands Wanderers vs University of Pretoria is played on January 23, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC), in the 1st Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 46% 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.