Lotto Statistics: Hot, Cold & Overdue Numbers
Welcome to South Africa's most detailed Lotto statistics hub. Every table below is built from 152 verified official draws, from 02 April 2025 to 16 September 2026, covering Lotto hot numbers, Lotto cold numbers, currently overdue numbers, and Lotto bonus ball statistics alongside a complete Lotto number frequency breakdown for all 52 balls. These SA Lotto statistics are for information and entertainment — past results never predict future draws.
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South Africa's Lotto asks players to choose six numbers from a pool of 52, with an additional Bonus Ball drawn afterwards from the remaining balls, twice a week — every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 20:56 SAST — run by Ithuba (Sizekhaya Holdings) under licence from the National Lotteries Commission and broadcast live on SABC 2. Below you'll find the current Lotto hot numbers and Lotto cold numbers, a full Lotto frequency chart, currently overdue numbers, hot and cold Bonus Ball numbers, and a breakdown of common number patterns across every draw on record.
Before diving in, it's worth being upfront about what these Lotto statistics can and can't do. They are an honest description of the past. They cannot predict Wednesday's draw, Saturday's draw, or any draw at all — the numbers are drawn at random by mechanical or electronic equipment with no memory of what came before. What this page offers is transparency, structure, and a fun way to engage with the numbers if you already play.
Hot Numbers (Most Drawn)
These are the Lotto most drawn numbers across all 152 draws on record. Number 8 tops the list, appearing 25 times (16.4% of all draws). Remember: past frequency does not carry forward — every draw gives each of the 52 numbers an equal 6-in-52 chance.
Cold Numbers (Least Drawn)
These Lotto cold numbers have appeared least often across the full draw history. Number 25 has been drawn only 9 times (5.9%). A low historical count doesn't mean a number is "unlucky" — with a truly random draw, some numbers will always sit at the bottom of the table purely by chance.
Most Overdue Numbers
These are the Lotto overdue numbers — ranked by how many days have passed since each number last appeared, rather than by lifetime frequency. Number 16 hasn't been drawn in 98 days. This is the classic "gambler's fallacy" trap: being overdue does not raise a number's probability of appearing in the next draw.
Bonus Ball Statistics
The Bonus Ball is drawn from the balls remaining after the six main numbers have been selected, so its frequency pattern is tracked separately here. Number 20 is the hottest Bonus Ball, drawn 7 times (4.6% of draws), while 31 has appeared only 0 times. The Bonus Ball doesn't affect the Division 1 jackpot but decides several lower prize divisions.
🔥 Hot Bonus Ball Numbers
❄️ Cold Bonus Ball Numbers
Lotto number frequency naturally fluctuates over time, for both the main numbers and the Bonus Ball. A number that looks "cold" today can become one of the hottest numbers within a few weeks, simply because the underlying draw is random. We keep the all-time hot/cold view alongside the day-count overdue view because South African players ask for both — neither changes the underlying 6-in-52 probability of any single number appearing in the next draw.
Full Number Frequency Table (1–52)
Every main number from 1 to 52, its total appearances, and its share of all 152 draws analysed. Click a column heading to sort. Rows are shaded from cold (grey/indigo) to hot (red) so you can spot the spread at a glance.
| Number ↕ | Times Drawn ↕ | % of Draws ↕ | Last Drawn ↕ | Days Since ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11.18% | 20 Jun 2026 | 88 |
| 2 | 14 | 9.21% | 15 Aug 2026 | 32 |
| 3 | 15 | 9.87% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 4 | 17 | 11.18% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 5 | 17 | 11.18% | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 |
| 6 | 15 | 9.87% | 12 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 7 | 18 | 11.84% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 8 | 25 | 16.45% | 26 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 9 | 15 | 9.87% | 01 Aug 2026 | 46 |
| 10 | 19 | 12.5% | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 |
| 11 | 14 | 9.21% | 12 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 12 | 22 | 14.47% | 09 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 13 | 17 | 11.18% | 15 Aug 2026 | 32 |
| 14 | 13 | 8.55% | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 |
| 15 | 13 | 8.55% | 29 Jul 2026 | 49 |
| 16 | 17 | 11.18% | 10 Jun 2026 | 98 |
| 17 | 17 | 11.18% | 12 Sep 2026 | 4 |
| 18 | 19 | 12.5% | 08 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 19 | 17 | 11.18% | 26 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 20 | 18 | 11.84% | 29 Aug 2026 | 18 |
| 21 | 10 | 6.58% | 19 Aug 2026 | 28 |
| 22 | 22 | 14.47% | 09 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 23 | 15 | 9.87% | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 |
| 24 | 18 | 11.84% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 25 | 9 | 5.92% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 26 | 18 | 11.84% | 12 Sep 2026 | 4 |
| 27 | 15 | 9.87% | 12 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 28 | 14 | 9.21% | 12 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 29 | 20 | 13.16% | 05 Aug 2026 | 42 |
| 30 | 18 | 11.84% | 12 Sep 2026 | 4 |
| 31 | 17 | 11.18% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 32 | 21 | 13.82% | 22 Jul 2026 | 56 |
| 33 | 14 | 9.21% | 05 Aug 2026 | 42 |
| 34 | 16 | 10.53% | 09 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 35 | 14 | 9.21% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 36 | 16 | 10.53% | 08 Jul 2026 | 70 |
| 37 | 12 | 7.89% | 27 Jun 2026 | 81 |
| 38 | 14 | 9.21% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 39 | 18 | 11.84% | 12 Sep 2026 | 4 |
| 40 | 17 | 11.18% | 19 Aug 2026 | 28 |
| 41 | 14 | 9.21% | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 |
| 42 | 13 | 8.55% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 43 | 14 | 9.21% | 25 Jul 2026 | 53 |
| 44 | 14 | 9.21% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 45 | 20 | 13.16% | 12 Sep 2026 | 4 |
| 46 | 19 | 12.5% | 05 Sep 2026 | 11 |
| 47 | 10 | 6.58% | 09 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 48 | 15 | 9.87% | 18 Jul 2026 | 60 |
| 49 | 21 | 13.82% | 16 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 50 | 18 | 11.84% | 29 Aug 2026 | 18 |
| 51 | 16 | 10.53% | 19 Aug 2026 | 28 |
| 52 | 19 | 12.5% | 15 Aug 2026 | 32 |
All figures verified against official SA National Lottery Lotto results.
Lotto Frequency Chart — Top 10 Numbers
A visual Lotto frequency chart of the ten most-drawn numbers, for both the main pool and the Bonus Ball, across all 152 draws.
Most Common Pairs
These Lotto pairs and triplets have appeared together most often across the full draw history. It's a record of past co-occurrence only — two numbers drawn together many times before have no greater chance of being drawn together again.
🔗 Top Pairs
The most common 2-number combinations across 152 draws.
- 846Drawn 6×
- 1926Drawn 6×
- 836Drawn 6×
- 112Drawn 6×
- 2445Drawn 6×
- 629Drawn 5×
⚡ Most Common Triplets
The most common 3-number combinations across 152 draws.
- 162051Drawn 3×
- 183031Drawn 3×
- 81946Drawn 3×
- 192646Drawn 3×
Odd/Even & High/Low Number Patterns
A breakdown of how often each odd/even and high/low split has occurred among the 6 main numbers across all 152 draws. High numbers are 27–52; low numbers are 1–26.
Odd vs Even Split
High vs Low Split
The single most common odd/even split across the full dataset is 3 odd and 3 even main numbers, occurring in 27% of draws. For high/low, the most common split is 3 high and 3 low main numbers, occurring in 24.3% of draws. Mixed splits dominate simply because there are more possible six-number combinations that produce a mixed result than an all-odd, all-even, all-high or all-low one — basic combinatorics, not a signal about future draws.
Recent Draw Trends & Jackpot History
The last 10 official Lotto results, with an average odd-number count of 2.8 per draw over that stretch (compared with a long-run average of 3.0).
Jackpot figures reflect the amounts recorded in our verified draw history and are historical only — not a live jackpot estimate. For the current advertised jackpot, always check the official National Lottery website.
How to Use These Lotto Statistics Responsibly
Every table on this page is a genuine, verified record of past South Africa Lotto results — nothing here is invented or estimated. That honesty cuts both ways: because Lotto draws are random and independent (the main draw and the Bonus Ball draw are separate random events), none of these Lotto statistics can improve your odds of winning, and we'd rather say that plainly than let a chart imply otherwise.
What these statistics are genuinely useful for:
- A structured way to choose numbers. If you're going to pick numbers anyway, using hot, cold or pair data is no worse — and no better — than picking at random, but it can feel more engaging.
- Avoiding heavily-shared patterns. Sequences like 1-2-3-4-5-6 or all-birthday numbers (1–31) are picked by many players. If they come up, any prize is split more ways. A well-spread pick doesn't change your odds, but it can change your potential payout.
- Transparency and record-keeping. The full frequency table lets you verify our numbers yourself against official results rather than taking our word for it.
- Entertainment. Watching how a number moves from cold to hot over weeks is, for many players, part of the fun of following Lotto.
What they cannot do:
- Predict the next draw. No frequency count, pair table or "overdue" ranking can forecast a random mechanical or electronic draw.
- Improve your odds. Every one of the 20,358,520 possible combinations has exactly the same 1-in-20,358,520 chance, regardless of which numbers make it up.
- Replace a budget. Decide what you can afford to spend before you look at any statistic, and never chase losses.
Responsible gambling: Lotto is licensed and regulated in South Africa under the National Lotteries Commission, with draws operated by Ithuba (Sizekhaya Holdings). This page is an independent statistics resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba or the National Lotteries Commission. If playing stops feeling fun, or you're spending more than you planned, contact the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation or call the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7).
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SA Lotto Jackpot Odds — What You Need to Know
SA Lotto uses a 6/52 format: six main numbers drawn from a pool of 52, plus a Bonus Ball drawn from the remaining balls. The number of possible unique six-number combinations is 20,358,520 — every one equally probable. The odds of matching all six for the jackpot are therefore exactly 1 in 20,358,520 per board, for any combination you choose.
Because the draw machine has no memory, every draw is completely independent of the last. A main number that appeared five times recently and one absent for a year have exactly the same probability of being drawn next time. That's why every frequency figure on this page describes the past only.
All data on this page is generated from verified SA Lotto draw records and statistical frequency modelling, refreshed after each 20:56 SAST draw so these Lotto statistics always reflect the most current figures. Provided for entertainment and informational purposes; Lotto remains a game of chance.
Lotto Statistics — Frequently Asked Questions
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All statistics on this page are calculated from historical draw data for entertainment and informational purposes only. Lottery games are games of pure chance — past results and number frequency do not influence or predict future draws. You must be 18 or older to play. If gambling is causing harm, contact the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7) or visit the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. Last updated: September 19, 2026 at 12:16 PM SAST.