Hungry Lions vs University of Pretoria Predictions - Hungry Lions to send AmaTuks packing

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 06 Feb 2026

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Hungry Lions strong form: 4 wins in last 5 matches.
University of Pretoria struggles with consistency.
Hungry Lions predicted to win to nil.

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Hungry Lions beat the University of Pretoria in the 2024 Nedbank Cup (Getty Images)

Hungry Lions vs University of Pretoria Predictions

Hungry Lions vs University of Pretoria Predictions
Head to Head
Hungry Lions Form
University of Pretoria Form
Team News
Verdict

Hungry Lions have been playing well in recent outings and defeated AmaTuks in the 2024 Nedbank Cup. The University of Pretoria have been prone to inconsistent performances lately. Hungry Lions are predicted to win to nil.

Hungry Lions have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Hungry Lions have scored 6 goals in 5 matches.
Hungry Lions have conceded 4 goals in 5 fixtures.
University of Pretoria have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
University of Pretoria have scored 7 goals in 5 games.
University of Pretoria have conceded 10 goals in 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

The University of Pretoria have a slight edge with four victories to three against Hungry Lions, including four draws in 11 meetings.

The University of Pretoria defeated Hungry Lions 2-1 in the 2021 Nedbank Cup before Hungry Lions edged the University of Pretoria 1-0 in 2024.

Hungry Lions Form

Hungry Lions secured a 2-1 victory over Venda in their recent Nedbank Cup preliminary round match last December.

Hungry Lions are 5th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 28 points from 17 games. They scored 20 goals and conceded 14 in that period.

Hungry Lions have won four of their last five matches, with one loss. They scored six goals and conceded four.

Hungry Lions will start confidently in their round of 32 match-up against the University of Pretoria after recording five victories in their last eight fixtures.

University of Pretoria Form

The University of Pretoria edged Leicesterford City 2-1 in their recent Nedbank Cup preliminary round replay to advance to the next round of the competition.

AmaTuks are 9th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 21 points from 17 games. They scored 20 goals and conceded 20 in that period.

The University of Pretoria have won two of their last five matches, with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded ten.

The University of Pretoria have been lacking consistency in recent games, winning just three of their last seven, with three defeats and a draw, which could be their undoing when they take on Hungry Lions.

Team News

Hungry Lions

Yannick Angoume scored a second-half brace against Venda in the previous round of the Nedbank Cup.

University of Pretoria

Head coach Kwanele Kopo has admitted his side lacks experience in cup competitions, like the Nedbank Cup: "I think generally there is that concern for that division that there may not be enough competitions, especially knockout competitions, to give players experience in preparation for the higher level."