Match

Port City vs Heart of Lions: prediction and stats

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 12Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)

Port CityHeart of Lions

The Footlab model makes Port City the favourite at 52%, against 29% for a draw and 19% for Heart of Lions. 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

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Port City vs Heart of Lions?

A very open match: only 32 Elo points separate Port City (1,548) and Heart of Lions (1,580).

Port City win52 %
Draw29 %
Heart of Lions win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Port City have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Heart of Lions have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Port City
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 11, 2026Tobacco Road(away)3-2USL League Two
Jul 8, 2026Wake(away)1-3USL League Two
Jul 1, 2026North Carolina Fusion(home)1-2USL League Two
Jun 27, 2026Appalachian(home)0-3USL League Two
Jun 23, 2026SC United Bantams(home)1-2USL League Two
Heart of Lions
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Medeama(away)2-5Premier League
May 10, 2026Samartex(home)3-0Premier League
May 6, 2026Nations(home)0-1Premier League
May 3, 2026Aduana Stars(away)0-0Premier League
Apr 12, 2026Karela(away)2-2Premier League

How many goals should we expect?

Port City score 1.0 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Heart of Lions score 1.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 34% probability of over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Port City1.02.3011/1512/15
Heart of Lions1.31.357/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
14Heart of Lions3412913363345

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 Port City vs Heart of Lions?
The Footlab model makes Port City the favourite at 52%, against 29% for a draw and 19% for Heart of Lions.
Where and when is Port City vs Heart of Lions played?
Port City vs Heart of Lions is played on November 21, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC), in the Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 34% 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.

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