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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Benin vs Lesotho

Benin host Lesotho in this World Cup qualifying game, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 9 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back a Cagey Encounter

We’re expecting a low goal tally when Benin and Lesotho go up against each other. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -163 looks attractive.

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Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless

Benin were victorious last time out. They secured a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win at home to Zimbabwe.

Lesotho were beaten 3-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to South Africa in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benin have not lost to Lesotho in the past three games, with their last clash ending in a 0-0 draw. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Benin win.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benin logo Benin 10 5 2 3 12 11 1 12:11 17
4 Lesotho logo Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9 12 -3 9:12 12
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Confirmed Lineups

Benin confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Marcel Dandjinou (GK), Rachid Moumini, Olivier Verdon, Mohamed Tijani, Yohan Roche, Hassane Imourane, Sessi D'Almeida, Junior Olaitan, Rodolfo Aloko, Steve Mounie, Andreas Hountondji.

Lesotho confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Sekhoane Moerane (GK), Thabang Malane, Motlomelo Mkwanazi, Thabo Makhele, Fusi Matlabe, Tsepo Toloane, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Tshwarelo Bereng, Katleho Makateng, Sera Motebang, Jane Thabantso.

Benin vs Lesotho Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Benin vs Lesotho picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

The best bet for this World Cup qualifying game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -163 look value.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Benin vs Lesotho stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Benin games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 15 Benin games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Benin games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Lesotho games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lesotho games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Lesotho games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Benin Benin logo 1 - 0 Lesotho logo Lesotho

Let’s go for Benin to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +285. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -163
Full-Time Result Benin -200
Both Team To Score No -175

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Under 2.5, Benin to come out on top as well as BTTS No.

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Benin vs Lesotho Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Benin Match Odds Suggest Victory

The bookies have Benin at -179 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 64% likely to win this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest betting odds. The +510 means that Lesotho are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There’s the chance to wager Benin at -100 on the Asian Handicap -1 market. This means a refund if they only win by one, although a 2+ goal victory over Lesotho would see a full payout.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -217 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Benin logo Benin Stats
Lesotho logo Lesotho Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Benin vs Lesotho Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Benin vs Lesotho team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and up-to-date injury news.

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Marcel Dandjinou
11 Rachid Moumini 6 Olivier Verdon 13 Mohamed Tijani 5 Yohan Roche
8 Hassane Imourane 15 Sessi D'Almeida 18 Junior Olaitan
22 Rodolfo Aloko 9 Steve Mounie 17 Andreas Hountondji
16 Sekhoane Moerane
14 Thabang Malane 2 Motlomelo Mkwanazi 20 Thabo Makhele 13 Fusi Matlabe
4 Tsepo Toloane 19 Lehlohonolo Matsau 5 Tshwarelo Bereng
12 Katleho Makateng 9 Sera Motebang 15 Jane Thabantso

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Benin Substitutes

  • 2Attidjikou Samadou
  • 3Tamimou Ouorou
  • 4Cedric Hountondji
  • 7Matteo Ahlinvi
  • 10Candas Fiogbe
  • 12David Kiki
  • 14Razack Rachidou
  • 16Saturnin Allagbe
  • 19Dokou Dodo
  • 20Jodel Dossou
  • 21R. Kossi Fiogbe
  • 23Serge Obassa

Lesotho Substitutes

  • 1Mosoeu Seahlolo
  • 3Siyabhonga Manyaka
  • 6Bokang Sello
  • 7Thabo Maphakisa
  • 8Kananelo Rapuleng
  • 11Neo Mokhachane
  • 17Thato Sefoli
  • 18Lebohang Lesako
  • 21Rethabile Mokokoane
  • 22Tlotliso Phatsisi
  • 23Nthebe Majoro

Previous Benin Lineups

05 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Benin 1-0 Zimbabwe
09 Jun Friendlies
Morocco 1-0 Benin
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Benin 0-2 South Africa
20 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin
18 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Libya 0-0 Benin
14 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Benin 1-1 Nigeria

Previous Lesotho Lineups

05 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Lesotho 0-3 South Africa
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho
21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
South Africa 2-0 Lesotho
18 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco 7-0 Lesotho
14 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Lesotho 1-0 CAR
15 Oct Africa Cup of Nations
Lesotho 0-2 Gabon
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 10 8 2 0 20:2 26
2 Burkina Faso 10 6 3 1 23:8 21
3 Sierra Leone 10 4 3 3 12:10 15
4 Guinea-Bissau 10 2 4 4 8:10 10
5 Ethiopia 10 2 3 5 9:14 9
6 Djibouti 10 0 1 9 5:33 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Senegal 10 7 3 0 22:3 24
2 Congo 10 7 1 2 15:6 22
3 Sudan 10 3 4 3 8:6 13
4 Togo 10 1 5 4 5:10 8
5 Mauritania 10 1 4 5 4:13 7
6 South Sudan 10 0 5 5 3:19 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 South Africa 10 5 3 2 15:9 18
2 Nigeria 10 4 5 1 15:8 17
3 Benin 10 5 2 3 12:11 17
4 Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9:12 12
5 Rwanda 10 3 2 5 5:9 11
6 Zimbabwe 10 0 5 5 5:12 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cape Verde 10 7 2 1 16:8 23
2 Cameroon 10 5 4 1 17:5 19
3 Libya 10 4 4 2 12:10 16
4 Angola 10 2 6 2 9:8 12
5 Mauritius 10 1 3 6 7:17 6
6 Eswatini 10 0 3 7 6:19 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 8 8 0 0 22:2 24
2 Niger 8 5 0 3 11:10 15
3 Tanzania 8 3 1 4 6:7 10
4 Zambia 8 3 0 5 10:10 9
5 Congo 8 0 1 7 4:24 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 10 8 2 0 25:0 26
2 Gabon 10 8 1 1 22:9 25
3 Gambia 10 4 1 5 27:18 13
4 Kenya 10 3 3 4 18:14 12
5 Burundi 10 3 1 6 13:13 10
6 Seychelles 10 0 0 10 2:53 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 10 8 1 1 24:8 25
2 Uganda 10 6 0 4 14:9 18
3 Mozambique 10 6 0 4 14:17 18
4 Guinea 10 4 3 3 11:8 15
5 Botswana 10 3 1 6 12:16 10
6 Somalia 10 0 1 9 3:20 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 10 9 1 0 22:0 28
2 Namibia 10 4 3 3 13:10 15
3 Liberia 10 4 3 3 13:11 15
4 Equatorial Guinea 9 3 2 4 8:12 11
5 Malawi 9 3 1 5 8:10 10
6 Sao Tome and P. 10 1 0 9 5:26 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ghana 10 8 1 1 23:6 25
2 Madagascar 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
3 Mali 10 5 3 2 17:6 18
4 Comoros 10 5 0 5 12:13 15
5 CAR 10 2 2 6 11:24 8
6 Chad 10 0 1 9 5:24 1