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Match Events
17'
17'
Mutsivhuli R.
61'
61'
Angoume Y.
(Penalty)
72'
72'
Angoume Y.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. This leg finished 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
56%
35%
9%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Hungry Lions
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
56%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Hungry Lions lately — more wins on the board than Venda.
- 56% — that's where the model lands on Hungry Lions taking it.
- Hungry Lions have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Hungry Lions, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Hungry Lions here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Hungry Lions Clean Sheet 20%
Venda Clean Sheet 13%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Hungry Lions | Venda |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 14 | 7 |
| Draws | 11 | 8 |
| Losses | 5 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 1.43 | 0.77 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 0.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 11, 2026 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Hungry Lions vs Venda
3:1
Dec 3, 2025 Nedbank Cup
Hungry Lions vs Venda
2:1
Sep 27, 2025 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Venda vs Hungry Lions
1:3
Apr 12, 2025 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Venda vs Hungry Lions
0:0
Sep 28, 2024 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Hungry Lions vs Venda
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Hungry Lions Compare
Top Goalscorer Angoume Y.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Venda Compare
Top Goalscorer Mutsivhuli R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Hungry Lions 85 / 100
Venda 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Hungry Lions Venda
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Hungry Lions Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Hungry Lions scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.
Venda's defensive record shows goals conceded in 65% of 31 matches.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Solid form: Hungry Lions remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Hungry Lions VS Venda
1.25 Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Goals Conceded 1
63% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Hungry Lions
(Home) 20 Sept
Magesi
1 : 1 Hungry Lions
12 Sept
Hungry Lions
2 : 0 The Bees
06 Sept
Cape Town City
2 : 1 Hungry Lions
28 Aug
Orbit College
0 : 0 Hungry Lions
22 Aug
Hungry Lions
2 : 2 Gomora United
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12 Sept
Hungry Lions
2 : 0 The Bees
22 Aug
Hungry Lions
2 : 2 Gomora United
17 May
Hungry Lions
0 : 0 Milford
02 May
Hungry Lions
0 : 0 Upington City
22 Apr
Hungry Lions
4 : 2 Pretoria U.
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Venda
(Away) 18 Sept
Real Native
2 : 0 Venda
12 Sept
Venda
2 : 3 Upington City
05 Sept
Venda
0 : 2 Pretoria U.
29 Aug
Gomora United
1 : 0 Venda
21 Aug
Venda
1 : 1 Lerumo Lions
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18 Sept
Real Native
2 : 0 Venda
29 Aug
Gomora United
1 : 0 Venda
25 Jul
Magesi
1 : 0 Venda
10 May
Black Leopards
2 : 1 Venda
26 Apr
Midlands Wanderers
1 : 0 Venda
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
TS Galaxy -
TBD -
TBD -
Marumo Gallants -
Mamelodi Sundowns -
TBD -
The Bees 0
Gomora United 1
Cardinals -
TBD -
TBD -
Jacksa Spears -
Vasco Da Gama -
TBD -
TBD -
Luthuli Brigades -
Hungry Lions 2
Venda 1
Leicesterford City 1
Pretoria U. 2
Kruger United 0
Highbury 3
TBD -
Sekhukhune -
SSU M-17 -
TBD -
Milford 2
Baroka 0
Mkhambathi -
TBD -
Lerumo Lions 1
Midlands Wanderers 0
Golden Arrows -
TBD -
TBD -
Orbit College -
Stellenbosch FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Kaizer Chiefs -
Cape Town City 0
Upington City 1
TBD -
Magesi -
Durban City -
TBD -
TBD -
Chippa Utd. -
Polokwane City -
TBD -
TBD -
AmaZulu -
Siwelele -
TBD -
TBD -
Richards Bay -
Army Rocket -
TBD -
Black Leopards 0
Real Native 1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila -
TBD -
TBD -
Orlando Pirates -
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy 1
Marumo Gallants 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
Gomora United 1
Cardinals 2
Jacksa Spears 4
Vasco Da Gama 4
Luthuli Brigades 1
Hungry Lions 1
Pretoria U. 2
Highbury 0
Sekhukhune 1
SSU M-17 1
Milford 2
Mkhambathi 2
Lerumo Lions 1
Golden Arrows 3
Orbit College 0
Stellenbosch FC 2
Kaizer Chiefs 1
Upington City 1
Magesi 0
Durban City 1
Chippa Utd. 0
Polokwane City 1
AmaZulu 2
Siwelele 3
Richards Bay 4
Army Rocket 0
Real Native 3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1
Orlando Pirates 4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 0
Jacksa Spears 1
Vasco Da Gama 0
Pretoria U. 0
Sekhukhune 1
Milford 3
Mkhambathi 0
Golden Arrows 1
Stellenbosch FC 0
Upington City 0
Durban City 1
AmaZulu 1
Richards Bay 0
Real Native 1
Orlando Pirates 0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Jacksa Spears 0
Sekhukhune 2
Milford 3
Golden Arrows 1
Durban City 2
AmaZulu 1
Real Native 2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Milford 1
Durban City 1
Real Native 0
Final
TS Galaxy 1
Durban City 2
