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Venda FC vs Highbury Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.23 expected goals for Venda FC and 0.90 for Highbury, a combined total of 2.13. That distribution gives Venda FC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 36% for over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% 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
72.8% probability
Expected goals
1.23 – 0.90
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Venda FC home form
4 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Highbury away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Venda FC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 29% / 27% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.23 goals for Venda FC and 0.90 for Highbury, a combined 2.13 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
73%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
56%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–014.6%
- 1–113.2%
- 0–011.9%
- 0–110.7%
- 2–09.0%
Recent form
Venda FC
- 2026-09-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Casric Stars · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Upington City · 2-3 (L)
- 2026-09-05T13:00:00.000Z · H vs University of Pretoria · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-08-29T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Gomora United FC · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-08-21T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Lerumo Lions · 1-1 (D)
Highbury
- 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Orbit College · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-18T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Gomora United FC · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-13T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Magesi · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-05T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Upington City · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-28T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Hope FC · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-05-17T13:00:00.000Z · Venda FC 1-2 Highbury (1st Division)
- 2025-11-07T13:30:00.000Z · Venda FC 2-0 Highbury (1st Division)
- 2025-05-02T13:00:00.000Z · Venda FC 1-1 Highbury (1st Division)
- 2024-12-14T13:30:00.000Z · Venda FC 1-2 Highbury (1st Division)
1st Division table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magesi | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | Casric Stars | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 | Cape Town City | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Hungry Lions | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Upington City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Lerumo Lions | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Highbury | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Gomora United FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Hope FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Leicesterfield | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Midlands Wanderers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | University of Pretoria | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 13 | NWU FC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | Orbit College | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 15 | The Bees | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 3 |
| 16 | Venda FC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 1 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 72.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 42% and over 2.5 goals at 36%.
A 73% 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.