Lesotho vs South Africa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Lesotho vs South Africa

Lesotho host South Africa in this World Cup qualifying clash, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Friday 5 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Lesotho clash with South Africa. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at -137.

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South Africa Beat Lesotho When Teams Last Met

Lesotho drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 World Cup qualifying scoreline was played out against Rwanda.

South Africa won their previous game 2-0. This was an away World Cup qualifying victory against Benin.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Africa beat Lesotho in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-0 scoreline at home.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	South Africa	10	5	3	2	15	9	6	15:9	18
4	Lesotho	10	3	3	4	9	12	-3	9:12	12

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Confirmed Lineups

Lesotho confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sekhoane Moerane (GK), Thabang Malane, Thato Sefoli, Thabo Makhele, Fusi Matlabe, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Tsepo Toloane, Katleho Makateng, Sera Motebang, Neo Mokhachane.

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Nyiko Mobbie, Thabo Moloisane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Mohau Nkota, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster.

Lesotho vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Lesotho vs South Africa betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case when it comes to selecting Under 2.5 Goals for this World Cup qualifying encounter. There might not be fireworks between the two teams and we’ve snapped up the odds of -137.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of World Cup qualifying data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Lesotho vs South Africa stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Lesotho games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 11 Lesotho games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lesotho games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 South Africa games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 South Africa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 South Africa games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lesotho 0 - 1 South Africa

There’s the option to wager on South Africa to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +245 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Lesotho vs South Africa 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.

Bookies Have South Africa as Heavy Favourites

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -357 for South Africa winning which suggests that they have a 78% chance in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Lesotho are the underdogs at +1500 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

South Africa -1.5 will pay out on the Asian Handicap if they beat Lesotho by two goals or more. This wager is available at -106 and this is a bigger price than if you backed them on the 1x2 market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -556 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+1500

X

+310

2

-357

Half-Time Result

1

+1300

X

+116

2

-119

Double Chance

1X

+215

12

-556

X2

-5000

Draw No Bet

1

+1000

2

-3333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-128

2 Hcp -1.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-227

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+310

No

-556

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Lesotho Stats

South Africa Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Lesotho vs South Africa Lineups & Team News

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