Upington City host University of Pretoria at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 15:00 in what promises to be a crucial Motsepe Foundation Championship encounter in the 2025/2026 season. With Upington City sitting 6th on 36 points and University of Pretoria languishing in 10th place with 31 points, the home side will be eager to consolidate their position in the upper half of the table. The five-point gap between these sides adds significant importance to this fixture, with both teams needing points for different reasons as the season progresses.

Team Form and Head-to-Head

Upington City come into this match with mixed recent form, having recorded two draws and a loss in their last three outings. Their goalless stalemates against Magesi FC and Durban City at home suggest some attacking struggles, though they did manage an impressive 1-0 away victory over Cape Town City in December. In contrast, University of Pretoria have endured a difficult spell, with their recent form showing just one draw in their last five matches alongside multiple defeats, including a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Sekhukhune United in February.

The head-to-head record heavily favours the hosts, with Upington City winning three of the last five meetings between these sides. Most notably, they secured a 2-1 away victory in October 2025 and a commanding 2-0 win in May 2025. University of Pretoria have managed just one victory in their last five encounters, a 2-1 triumph back in February 2024, alongside one goalless draw. This historical dominance gives Upington City a significant psychological advantage heading into Saturday's clash at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium.

What's at Stake

The league table implications are significant for both teams in this Motsepe Foundation Championship fixture. A victory for Upington City would see them climb to 39 points, strengthening their push towards the top four and keeping them firmly in contention for promotion playoffs. For University of Pretoria, three points would narrow the gap to just two points and potentially lift them closer to mid-table security. However, defeat could see them slip further down the standings with a negative goal difference of -5 already hampering their campaign. The current five-point cushion gives the hosts breathing room, but complacency could prove costly.

Match Prediction

Given Upington City's superior head-to-head record and home advantage at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium, they enter as favourites with a 45% win probability. University of Pretoria's poor recent form, with just 10% win probability, suggests they will struggle to break down a home defence that has kept two clean sheets in their last three matches. The expert advice points to a double chance bet on Upington City or draw, reflecting the visitors' difficulties. Our prediction for this South African football encounter is a 2-0 victory for Upington City, with the hosts capitalizing on their home support and superior form to secure all three points in this 2025/2026 season fixture.