1st Division — 2025
South-AfricaPower leader: Kruger UnitedHottest: Black Leopards +34.5Featured: Kruger United vs Cape Town City
Next feature
2026-04-22 15:00
Power spread
163.2
Teams
16
League clubs
Matches
86
Counted fixtures
Goals / Match
2.08
League average
Strongest Elo
Kruger United
Elo 1,557.6
Hottest Team
Black Leopards
Δ5 +34.5
League Elo
1,491.1
Spread 163.2
Featured fixtureKruger United vs Cape Town City — Strong home edge · 64.8% model edge
League Matches Summary
Matches counted: 86
League Goals & Averages
| Total Goals | 178 |
|---|---|
| Goals per Match | 2.08 |
Under / Over Goals — League Avg
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | ||
| 1.5 | ||
| 2.5 | ||
| 3.5 | ||
| 4.5 |
League Key Tallies
| Clean Sheets (home) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Clean Sheets (away) | 13 |
FootyWow League Strength
Top team
Kruger United
Elo 1,557.6
Bottom team
Baroka FC
Elo 1,394.4
Average Elo
1,491.1
League baseline
Spread
163.2
Top vs bottom
Elite · 3Strong · 4Stable · 5Fragile · 3Relegation risk · 1
FootyWow tiers are dynamic within each league context and reflect relative Elo strength rather than official competition positions.
Table — Stats Summary
| # | Team | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D W D D L | 9 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 37 | #3 · Elite |
| 2 | W L L L D | 7 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 31 | #7 · Strong |
| 3 | D L L D W | 8 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 31 | #11 · Stable |
| 4 | D D L W D | 5 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 28 | #8 · Stable |
| 5 | D D L W W | 5 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 26 | -3 | 24 | #9 · Stable |
| 6 | L L L L L | 4 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 36 | -17 | 18 | #16 · Relegation risk |
| 7 | L W L D W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | #15 · Fragile |
| 8 | W L D W W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | #10 · Stable |
| 9 | D W D D W | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 | #1 · Elite |
| 10 | L L L L D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 4 | #14 · Fragile |
| 11 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #6 · Strong |
| 12 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #13 · Fragile |
| 13 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #4 · Strong |
| 14 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #2 · Elite |
| 15 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #5 · Strong |
| 16 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | #12 · Stable |
This table shows what has already happened. Use FootyWow Power Rankings below to compare it with current Elo-based team strength.
FootyWow Power Rankings
| # | Team | Elo | Δ5 | Form | Home | Away | Attack | Defense | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite | 1,557.6 | +22.5 | 1,585.4 | 1,530.6 | 1,510.9 | 1,495.0 | 1,491.1 | #9 |
| 2 | Elite | 1,539.7 | +12.9 | 1,548.5 | 1,501.8 | 1,525.3 | 1,508.4 | 1,567.8 | #14 |
| 3 | Elite | 1,538.4 | -5.4 | 1,525.6 | 1,517.9 | 1,527.8 | 1,538.2 | 1,565.9 | #1 |
| 4 | Strong | 1,526.7 | +26.7 | 1,545.7 | 1,515.0 | 1,497.5 | 1,470.3 | 1,572.0 | #13 |
| 5 | Strong | 1,526.5 | +12.6 | 1,531.1 | 1,508.1 | 1,511.4 | 1,466.5 | 1,589.7 | #15 |
| 6 | Strong | 1,506.3 | +1.6 | 1,535.9 | 1,473.1 | 1,508.4 | 1,462.3 | 1,589.5 | #11 |
| 7 | Strong | 1,504.8 | -9.0 | 1,500.2 | 1,506.7 | 1,504.8 | 1,431.4 | 1,568.8 | #2 |
| 8 | Stable | 1,488.3 | -2.6 | 1,486.0 | 1,493.0 | 1,498.8 | 1,447.5 | 1,558.9 | #4 |
| 9 | Stable | 1,486.0 | +34.5 | 1,497.9 | 1,498.2 | 1,490.6 | 1,464.6 | 1,558.9 | #5 |
| 10 | Stable | 1,480.7 | -9.3 | 1,481.0 | 1,517.3 | 1,472.7 | 1,436.2 | 1,492.1 | #8 |
| 11 | Stable | 1,479.7 | -11.3 | 1,464.3 | 1,498.1 | 1,489.7 | 1,487.8 | 1,475.1 | #3 |
| 12 | Stable | 1,464.0 | -31.5 | 1,448.3 | 1,492.5 | 1,488.0 | 1,426.2 | 1,555.9 | #16 |
| 13 | Fragile | 1,462.6 | -7.6 | 1,440.4 | 1,486.0 | 1,488.6 | 1,435.3 | 1,545.3 | #12 |
| 14 | Fragile | 1,452.9 | +23.2 | 1,454.6 | 1,479.5 | 1,481.9 | 1,417.2 | 1,519.6 | #10 |
| 15 | Fragile | 1,448.7 | +5.6 | 1,441.9 | 1,502.8 | 1,459.6 | 1,433.9 | 1,514.0 | #7 |
| 16 | Relegation risk | 1,394.4 | -35.9 | 1,375.4 | 1,479.0 | 1,433.0 | 1,398.4 | 1,425.2 | #6 |
FootyWow Power Rankings are updated in the background from finished fixtures and reflect current strength, not just accumulated points.
Table vs Power
Overperformers
+10 vs power
+8 vs power
+8 vs power
+5 vs power
+4 vs power
Underperformers
+8 value
+12 value
+9 value
+10 value
+5 value
Best value: Kruger United (#9 table / #1 Elo)Most fragile top team: Casric Stars (#1 table / #3 Elo)
Elo Risers & Fallers
Top risers
Top fallers
Upcoming Fixtures — Elo Edge
Potential home mismatch
Casric Starsvs
HighburyHome Elo
1,538.4
Edge
130.8
Away Elo
1,462.6
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 68% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Balanced
Midlands Wanderersvs
Upington CityHome Elo
1,452.9
Edge
18.6
Away Elo
1,526.5
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 47.3% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Strong home edge
Black Leopardsvs
The BeesHome Elo
1,486.0
Edge
92.3
Away Elo
1,448.7
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 63% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Away lean
Venda FCvs
Milford FCHome Elo
1,464.0
Edge
20.7
Away Elo
1,539.7
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 47% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Strong home edge
Kruger Unitedvs
Cape Town CityHome Elo
1,557.6
Edge
106.3
Away Elo
1,506.3
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 64.8% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Strong home edge
Hungry Lionsvs
University of PretoriaHome Elo
1,526.7
Edge
76.9
Away Elo
1,504.8
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 60.9% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Away lean
Baroka FCvs
Gomora United FCHome Elo
1,394.4
Edge
38.9
Away Elo
1,488.3
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 44.4% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Home lean
Leicesterfieldvs
Lerumo LionsHome Elo
1,480.7
Edge
56.0
Away Elo
1,479.7
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 58% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Balanced
Black Leopardsvs
Milford FCHome Elo
1,486.0
Edge
1.3
Away Elo
1,539.7
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 50.2% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Strong home edge
Upington Cityvs
University of PretoriaHome Elo
1,526.5
Edge
76.7
Away Elo
1,504.8
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 60.9% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Balanced
The Beesvs
Cape Town CityHome Elo
1,448.7
Edge
2.6
Away Elo
1,506.3
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 49.6% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Strong home edge
Lerumo Lionsvs
HighburyHome Elo
1,479.7
Edge
72.1
Away Elo
1,462.6
Current FootyWow Elo gives the nominal home side roughly 60.2% expected edge after home advantage. Use this as a strength signal, not an official prediction.
Recent Fixtures
Lerumo Lions22026-04-19 15:000Baroka FCCasric Stars02026-04-17 15:002Black LeopardsUniversity of Pretoria12026-04-17 15:001Gomora United FCHighbury12026-04-12 15:002Kruger UnitedUpington City02026-04-12 15:002Cape Town CityMidlands Wanderers32026-04-11 15:003Casric StarsThe Bees12026-04-11 15:001Lerumo LionsHungry Lions32026-04-11 15:001Venda FCBlack Leopards12026-04-11 15:000University of PretoriaGomora United FC02026-04-11 15:001Milford FCBaroka FC12026-04-11 15:002LeicesterfieldUpington City32026-04-08 15:001Venda FCMilford FC12026-04-08 15:001Casric StarsKruger United22026-04-08 15:001Lerumo LionsUniversity of Pretoria02026-04-07 15:000HighburyCape Town City02026-04-07 15:000Black LeopardsMidlands Wanderers02026-04-07 15:000Baroka FCGomora United FC02026-04-07 15:000The BeesLeicesterfield02026-04-07 15:000Hungry LionsBlack Leopards02026-04-01 15:000Upington CityPower by Split
Best home teams
Best away teams
Best attacks
Best defenses
1,589.7
1,589.5
1,572.0
1,568.8
1,567.8
League Storylines
Current power leader: Kruger United (Elo 1,557.6). Momentum leader: Black Leopards with a last-five Elo change of +34.5. Most dangerous attack rating: Casric Stars (1,538.2). Most stable defensive rating: Upington City (1,589.7). Featured next fixture by combined Elo: Kruger United vs Cape Town City at 2026-04-22 15:00.
Matches 86Goals 178Average Elo 1,491.1
Top team
Kruger United
Elo 1,557.6
Bottom team
Baroka FC
Elo 1,394.4
Average Elo
1,491.1
League baseline
Spread
163.2
Top vs bottom
Race Tracker
Title race
Upper-table race
Relegation fight
4 pts
0 pts
0 pts
0 pts
0 pts
0 pts
About FootyWow Power Rankings
What are FootyWow Power Rankings on this page?
They are precomputed Elo-based league rankings that sit next to the official table. They estimate current team strength using results, home edge, goal margin, and attack/defense micro-updates.
Why can the Power Rankings differ from the table?
The table rewards accumulated points, while FootyWow Power reacts to the quality and strength signal behind those results. That helps surface overperformers, underperformers, and momentum swings.
Who is the current power leader in 1st Division 2025?
Kruger United currently leads the league by Elo with an overall rating of 1,557.6. The average league Elo is 1,491.1.
Does this page calculate Elo live?
No. League and team Elo values are generated in the background from local cache fixtures and then served from JSON, so this page stays fast.
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