Our Venda Football Academy vs Upington City Prediction: 1-1
Venda Football Academy vs Upington City in the South Africa National Div 1 is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Venda Football Academy vs Upington City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Venda Football Academy's Last Match – Baroka FC vs Venda Football Academy
Venda Football Academy must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 South Africa National Div 1 victory over Baroka FC in their last outing. In that match, Venda Football Academy saw 43% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baroka FC | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 100 |
Venda Football Academy | 43% | 0 (1) | - | 61 |
Upington City's Last Match – Upington City vs Hungry Lions FC
Upington City will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 South Africa National Div 1 loss to Hungry Lions FC on December 7.
Venda Football Academy vs Upington City Stats
Key Stats
| Venda Football Academy | Upington City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Venda Football Academy are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Upington City average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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