Football · South Africa National Div 1 · 05/09, 15:00
Prediction: Upington City vs Highbury FC
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.35Total
Upington City1.06
Highbury FC1.29
1X2
Upington City
Draw
Highbury FC
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Both teams to score 51%
Most likely score
1-1 14%
Recent form · 10 last
Upington City
2-4-4 (W-D-L)
Highbury FC
7-0-3 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Upington City
2–1–1
Highbury FC
(4 last)
- Highbury FC1-1Upington City
- Upington City1-2Highbury FC
- Upington City1-0Highbury FC
- Highbury FC1-3Upington City
Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 54%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Highbury FC (rating 1465 vs 1554).
- H2H favours Upington City: 2-1-1.
- Cards-heavy: 6.5 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Upington City | Highbury FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1 / 1.4 | 1.5 / 1.3 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.5 / 0 | 1 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 50/50/0% | 60/20/20% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 0.5 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 3.5 / 0 | 3 / 0.4 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Upington City 2–1–1 Highbury FC
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/26 South Africa National Div 1 | Highbury FC | 1-1 | Upington City |
| 01/11/25 South Africa National Div 1 | Upington City | 1-2 | Highbury FC |
| 18/05/25 South Africa National Div 1 | Upington City | 1-0 | Highbury FC |
| 27/09/24 South Africa National Div 1 | Highbury FC | 1-3 | Upington City |
Standings · South Africa National Div 1
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highbury FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Magesi FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Real Native FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Lerumo Lions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Gomora United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Upington City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Leicesterford City FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Midlands Wanderers FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Seapoint Swifts FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Hungry Lions FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Cape Town City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | Venda Football Academy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Orbit College | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | North West University Mafikeng | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | The Bees FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Pretoria University | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Common opponents 5 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Upington City | Highbury FC |
|---|---|---|
| Real Native FC | 2-1 W | 0-3 L |
| Hungry Lions FC | 0-0 D | 0-4 L |
| Pretoria University | 2-2 D | 2-1 W |
| Midlands Wanderers FC | 1-2 L | 3-1 W |
| Venda Football Academy | 3-1 W | 2-1 W |
| Record vs common | 2 W 2 D 1 L | 3 W 0 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Upington City (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Upington City
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08 | Real Native FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 2-1 | – | – | W |
| 22/08 | North West University Mafikeng South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 1-1 | – | – | D |
| 17/05 | Baroka FC South Africa National Div 1 |
0-0 | 0-0 | 3 | 2 | D |
| 10/05 | Real Native FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 0-2 | – | – | L |
| 02/05 | Hungry Lions FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 0-0 | – | – | D |
| 25/04 | Pretoria University South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 2-2 | – | – | D |
| 21/04 | Midlands Wanderers FC South Africa National Div 1 |
1-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 5 | L |
| 18/04 | Milford FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 1-3 | – | – | L |
| 12/04 | Cape Town City South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 0-2 | – | – | L |
| 08/04 | Venda Football Academy South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 3-1 | – | – | W |
Highbury FC
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/08 | Seapoint Swifts FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 1-0 | – | – | W |
| 22/08 | The Bees FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 2-1 | – | – | W |
| 17/05 | Venda Football Academy South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 2-1 | – | – | W |
| 10/05 | Hungry Lions FC South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 0-4 | – | – | L |
| 01/05 | Midlands Wanderers FC South Africa National Div 1 |
1-0 | 3-1 | 1 | 4 | W |
| 25/04 | Lerumo Lions South Africa National Div 1 |
0-0 | 1-0 | 3 | 2 | W |
| 21/04 | Real Native FC South Africa National Div 1 |
0-3 | 0-3 | 3 | 3 | L |
| 18/04 | Leicesterford City FC South Africa National Div 1 |
2-0 | 3-0 | 9 | 3 | W |
| 12/04 | Kruger United South Africa National Div 1 |
– | 1-2 | – | – | L |
| 07/04 | Pretoria University South Africa National Div 1 |
2-0 | 2-1 | 4 | 5 | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Upington City vs Highbury FC?
According to our model, the most likely result is an Highbury FC win (40%). Probabilities: Upington City 29%, draw 30%, Highbury FC 40%.
How many goals are expected in Upington City vs Highbury FC?
The model expects 2.35 goals (Upington City 1.06 · Highbury FC 1.29), with a 58% chance of over 1.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Upington City vs Highbury FC?
The model gives a 51% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.