NWU FC vs Leicesterfield: prediction and stats
1st DivisionRegular Season - 23Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes NWU FC the favourite at 55%, against 27% for a draw and 18% for Leicesterfield. The most likely score is 1-0.
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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win NWU FC vs Leicesterfield?
A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate NWU FC (1,647) and Leicesterfield (1,585).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 1 matches in all competitions, NWU FC have 0 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats; Leicesterfield have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Upington City(home) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
NWU FC score 1.0 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 1; Leicesterfield score 0.9 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 43% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWU FC | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Leicesterfield | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 1 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
NWU FC sit 9th in 1st Division (1 points from 1 matches) and Leicesterfield sit 4th (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Leicesterfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | NWU FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 NWU FC vs Leicesterfield?
- The Footlab model makes NWU FC the favourite at 55%, against 27% for a draw and 18% for Leicesterfield.
- Where and when is NWU FC vs Leicesterfield played?
- NWU FC vs Leicesterfield is played on March 13, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC), in the 1st Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 41% 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.