UK49s Drivetime Predictions

About the UK 49s Drivetime Draw

Drivetime is the afternoon UK49s draw, held every day at 16:49 UK time. It sits between the midday Lunchtime draw and the evening Teatime draw, which makes it a handy option for players who miss the earlier draws or want one more chance before the day ends. Like every 49s draw, six winning numbers and a booster ball are drawn from 1 to 49, and the result is announced a few minutes later.

Drivetime works on fixed odds. Instead of sharing a jackpot with other players, you choose how many numbers to bet on, usually between one and five, and your bookmaker pays out at set odds if all of your numbers come up. Deciding whether to include the booster ball changes the odds, so check the terms of your bookmaker before placing a bet.

What Goes Into a Drivetime Prediction

Our Drivetime predictions are based on the draw's own history, not on Lunchtime or Teatime data. Each draw has its own sequence of results, so we analyse the Drivetime numbers separately and update the analysis after every draw.

• Frequency analysis: how often each ball has been drawn in Drivetime over the last 12 months, shown on the Drivetime hot numbers page.
• Gaps between draws: numbers that haven't appeared for a long run of draws, listed on the Drivetime overdue numbers page.
• Low-frequency balls: the least drawn numbers, collected on the Drivetime cold numbers page.

From this data we build two sets of predicted numbers with a spread of low and high balls, odd and even numbers, and a mix of hot and cold picks. A separate hint number is added for players who want a booster ball suggestion. The date and publish time on the card show exactly when the prediction went live.

Tips for Playing the Drivetime Draw

Keep your selection simple

Betting on fewer numbers gives you a better chance of a win. Many Drivetime players back two or three numbers from one set rather than trying to match all of them.

Track your numbers over time

Use the previous predictions table and the Drivetime results history to see how different numbers have performed. Tracking a few favourite balls over several weeks is more useful than switching numbers every day.

Mix statistics with your own choices

Some players combine a hot number from our list with a personal lucky number. There is no winning formula, so choose a method you enjoy and stick to your budget.

Responsible Play

Predictions and statistics are for information and entertainment only. Every Drivetime draw is random, past results do not affect future draws, and no website can promise a win. Only bet what you can afford to lose, and you must be 18 or over to play.

Drivetime Predictions: Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the UK49s Drivetime draw?

Drivetime is drawn every day at 16:49 UK time, one hour before Teatime. That is 17:49 SAST during UK summer time (BST) and 18:49 SAST during UK winter time (GMT).

Is Drivetime different from Teatime?

Only the draw time is different. Both draws use six main balls and a booster ball from 1 to 49, and the results are completely independent of each other, so a number drawn in Drivetime has the same chance in Teatime an hour later.

What is the hint number in a Drivetime prediction?

The hint number is an extra suggested ball. Many players use it as their booster ball pick or add it to a smaller bet alongside numbers from Set 1 or Set 2.

Where can I check old Drivetime predictions?

The table under today's prediction lists recent Drivetime predictions by date, and each past prediction can be compared with the matching result on the Drivetime results page.