Hungry Lions vs Pretoria U.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hungry Lions prepare to host Univ. of Pretoria on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this SOUTH AFRICA: National cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hungry Lions, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Univ. of Pretoria, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hungry Lions and Univ. of Pretoria have favored Univ. of Pretoria, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Venda, Hungry Lions recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Univ. of Pretoria's last outing came against Leicesterfield City, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Hungry Lions are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hungry Lions and Univ. of Pretoria are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hungry Lions's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Univ. of Pretoria's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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