Orbit College vs University of Pretoria: prediction and stats
1st DivisionRegular Season - 22Kick-off on March 5, 2027 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Olympia Park, Rustenburg, NW
The Footlab model makes Orbit College the favourite at 45%, against 30% for a draw and 25% 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Orbit College vs University of Pretoria?
A very open match: only 7 Elo points separate Orbit College (1,612) and University of Pretoria (1,605).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orbit College have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 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 | Leicesterfield(away) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| May 23, 2026 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 16, 2026 | Stellenbosch(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 9, 2026 | Amazulu(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 5, 2026 | Magesi(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| 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 4 meetings: 1 Orbit College win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 University of Pretoria win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | University of Pretoria 1-1 Orbit College | 1st Division |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Orbit College 1-0 University of Pretoria | 1st Division |
| Dec 19, 2023 | University of Pretoria 2-2 Orbit College | 1st Division |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Orbit College 0-0 University of Pretoria | 1st Division |
Last archived meeting: University of Pretoria vs Orbit College on Mar 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Orbit College score 0.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; University of Pretoria score 1.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit College | 0.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| 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?
Orbit College sit 15th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Orbit College | 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 Orbit College vs University of Pretoria?
- The Footlab model makes Orbit College the favourite at 45%, against 30% for a draw and 25% for University of Pretoria.
- Where and when is Orbit College vs University of Pretoria played?
- Orbit College vs University of Pretoria is played on March 5, 2027 at 05:30 PM (UTC) at Olympia Park, in the 1st Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 39% 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.