South-Africa · 1st Division · Matchweek 3013:00

2 – 2

Sunday, 17 May 2026

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KaNyamazane Stadium · Analysis updated 07:27 UTC

Kruger United vs The Bees Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Kruger United and 1.22 for The Bees, a combined total of 2.47. That distribution gives Kruger United the largest share of the 1X2 market at 37%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 45% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 37% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

64.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 1.22

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kruger United home form

    1 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • The Bees away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Kruger United to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 37%, against 37% / 27% / 36% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Kruger United and 1.22 for The Bees, a combined 2.47 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Kruger United win37%
Draw27%
The Bees win36%

Double chance 1X

64%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

63%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 1–112.9%
  • 1–010.6%
  • 0–110.3%
  • 0–08.5%
  • 2–18.1%

Recent form

Kruger United

  • 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Stellenbosch · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T15:30:00.000Z · A vs TS Galaxy · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Orlando Pirates · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-25T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Durban City · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Milford FC · 1-2 (L)

The Bees

  • 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Lerumo Lions · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Hungry Lions · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Gomora United FC · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-29T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Magesi · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-22T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Highbury · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

1st Division table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Magesi7520717
2Casric Stars7502315
3Cape Town City7421514
4Hungry Lions7331512
5Upington City7322211
6Lerumo Lions7322211
7Highbury7322111
8Gomora United FC7322011
9Hope FC7322011
10Leicesterfield7313-110
11Midlands Wanderers722308
12University of Pretoria7223-18
13NWU FC7142-27
14Orbit College7034-53
15The Bees7106-73
16Venda FC7016-91

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 64.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 45%.

A 64% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.