Match Prediction
Match Prediction
South-Africa
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If you’re after a sharp, stats-driven Hungry Lions vs Ajax Cape Town prediction, you’ve landed in the right spot. With the two sides set to lock horns at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium on 2025-05-11 at 14:00 GMT, punters and fans alike are wondering: will the Hungry Lions defend their den, or can Ajax Cape Town snatch the points on the road? Let’s break down the betting odds, recent form, and those all-important 1st Division South Africa stats to uncover where the smart money lies.
Let’s start with the odds, because as every seasoned punter knows, they’re the first whisper of what might unfold:
Ajax Cape Town are slight favourites, but only just—these odds are tighter than a goalkeeper’s gloves on a rainy day. The bookmakers are hedging, and so should you. But here’s where it gets interesting: the AI’s top betting pick is under 2.5 goals at 1.58, with a trust level of 6.7/10. In plain English? No goal-fest expected here.
Before you scribble down your Hungry Lions vs Ajax Cape Town prediction, let’s peek at recent results. The Lions, known for their stubborn defence, held University of Pretoria to a 0:0 draw away back in May 2022—at whopping odds of 5.75. That’s the sort of grit that can frustrate even the most ambitious visitors.
Ajax Cape Town, meanwhile, pulled off a 0:2 away win at Baroka FC on 2025-03-14, defying the odds at 5.0. They’re not afraid of a road trip, and they’ve shown they can keep a clean sheet while sneaking a couple in at the other end.
The 1st Division South Africa is a league where home advantage matters—home teams win 39.6% of the time, compared to away sides at 26.6%, with draws at a chunky 33.9%. Both teams score in just 45.1% of games, and while over 1.5 goals land in 61.7% of matches, over 2.5 goals only show up in 37.7%. Over 3.5? A mere 17.8%. In other words, goals are rationed like the last pint at closing time.
Given the odds and the stats, what’s the best bet? The AI gives under 2.5 goals a trust rating of 6.8/10 at 1.58 odds. The most likely result in the 1x2 market is an away win (Ajax Cape Town) at 2.5, with a confidence of 5.0. The predicted final score? 0:1 to Ajax, with a goalless first half.
With the Hungry Lions’ market value at €50.00Th. and Ajax Cape Town’s at a mysterious €-, the visitors may not have the flashiest squad on paper, but their recent away form and the league’s low-scoring tendencies stack the odds in their favour.
There’s no recent head to head record screaming “goal bonanza” here. With both teams comfortable grinding out results, and the stats backing up a tight affair, the under 2.5 goals market looks like the sharpest play for your betting slip.
So, for your Hungry Lions vs Ajax Cape Town prediction, expect a tactical, cagey contest rather than a goal-fest. The numbers, the odds, and recent history all point to a narrow Ajax win in a match where defences will be on top and chances at a premium.
Final tip: If you’re betting, keep it tight—just like these two teams. Under 2.5 goals is the pick, but if you’re feeling bold, back Ajax Cape Town to sneak it 0:1.
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U2.5 -172
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1722 150
Ajax Cape Town is expected to win with odds of 150Under 2.5 -172
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -118
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -200
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:1
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2
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 Hungry Lions |
11-May-25
1:1
| Ajax C  |
| Ajax C |
23-Sep-24
2:1
| Hungry Lions |
| Hungry Lions |
04-Mar-23
1:1
| Ajax C |
| Ajax C |
13-Jan-23
1:0
| Hungry Lions |
| Hungry Lions |
11-Dec-21
0:0
| Ajax C |
Recent Matches of Hungry Lions| 28 Jan | L |
Kruger Uni.
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1:0
| Hungry Lio.
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| 25 Jan | W |
Hungry Lio.
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2:0
| Black L.
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Recent Matches of Ajax C
South-Africa - 1st Division| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Durban City | 30 | 44-23 | 58 |
| 2 |
Orbit College | 30 | 33-19 | 53 |
| 3 |
Casric Stars | 30 | 38-29 | 48 |
| 4 |
Black Leopards | 30 | 43-36 | 47 |
| 5 |
Kruger United | 30 | 34-31 | 45 |
| 6 |
Milford FC | 30 | 35-37 | 43 |
| 7 |
JDR Stars | 30 | 30-33 | 43 |
| 8 |
Baroka FC | 30 | 41-43 | 41 |
| 9 |
Highbury | 30 | 29-28 | 38 |
| 10 |
University of | 30 | 27-31 | 38 |
| 11 |
Pretoria | 30 | 23-36 | 36 |
| 12 |
Upington City | 30 | 28-30 | 35 |
| 13 |
Hungry Lions | 30 | 35-35 | 33 |
| 14 |
Venda FC | 30 | 30-34 | 31 |
| 15 |
Ajax Cape Town | 30 | 24-30 | 30 |
| 16 |
Leruma United | 30 | 20-39 | 27 |
