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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Lesotho vs Zimbabwe

Lesotho host Zimbabwe in this World Cup qualifying meeting, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 13 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

BTTS No Could Be the Best Angle

At least one of Lesotho and Zimbabwe might come up short on the goal front, with the BTTS No betting selection looking like the standout bet. That’s particularly when you can get odds of -163.

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Lesotho Won 2-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Lesotho were defeated last time out and that was in the World Cup qualifier. They were beaten at home to Nigeria by a 2-1 scoreline.

Zimbabwe played South Africa at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Lesotho and Zimbabwe saw the former win away. It was a 2-0 scoreline.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Lesotho logo Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9 12 -3 9:12 12
6 Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe 10 0 5 5 5 12 -7 5:12 5
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Confirmed Lineups

Lesotho confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sekhoane Moerane (GK), Keketso Snyder, Motlomelo Mkwanazi, Thabo Makhele, Fusi Matlabe, Mphale Mphalaole, Jane Thabantso, Rethabile Mokokoane, Thabang Malane, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Jane Ts'otleho.

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Elvis Chipezeze (GK), John Takwara, Brendan Galloway, Prince Dube, Jordan Zemura, Walter Musona, Marshall Munetsi, Jonah Fabisch, Bill Antonio, Tawanda Chirewa, Emmanuel Jalai.

Lesotho vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Lesotho vs Zimbabwe betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The Both Teams to Score market has an attractive -163 when it comes to No. This is our pick as we think that at least one of the sides will fail to score in this World Cup qualifying game.

Our job is to consult the latest World Cup qualifying team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Lesotho vs Zimbabwe stats:

  • 9 of the last 10 Lesotho home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 11 of the last 13 Lesotho home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 3 Zimbabwe matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 6 of the last 10 Zimbabwe away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 8 of the last 14 Zimbabwe away matches have resulted in BTTS No
BTTS No Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lesotho Lesotho logo 0 - 1 Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe are available at +300 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -163
Full-Time Result Zimbabwe -118
Total Goals Under 2.5 -188

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Lesotho vs Zimbabwe 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 Make Zimbabwe Most Likely Winners

The latest Zimbabwe odds are +104 which leads to them being favourites in this World Cup qualifying clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 49% prospect of securing a victory. Lesotho are the +285 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you think Zimbabwe can overcome Lesotho, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -137 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -213.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Lesotho logo Lesotho Stats
Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals

Lesotho vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Lesotho vs Zimbabwe before making your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups along with up-to-date injury news.

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

16 Sekhoane Moerane
14 Keketso Snyder 2 Motlomelo Mkwanazi 20 Thabo Makhele 13 Fusi Matlabe
6 Mphale Mphalaole 15 Jane Thabantso
21 Rethabile Mokokoane 17 Thabang Malane 19 Lehlohonolo Matsau
10 Jane Ts'otleho
1 Elvis Chipezeze
2 John Takwara 13 Brendan Galloway 9 Prince Dube 3 Jordan Zemura
12 Walter Musona 8 Marshall Munetsi 6 Jonah Fabisch
14 Bill Antonio 20 Tawanda Chirewa 23 Emmanuel Jalai

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Lesotho Substitutes

  • 1Mosoeu Seahlolo
  • 3Siyabhonga Manyaka
  • 4Tsepo Toloane
  • 5Halifele Moqokola
  • 7Hlompho Kalake
  • 8Kananelo Rapuleng
  • 9Sera Motebang
  • 11Neo Mokhachane
  • 12Makara Ntaitsane
  • 18Tsepang Sefali
  • 22Mohlomi Makhetha
  • 23Leluma Mofoka

Zimbabwe Substitutes

  • 4Munashe Garananga
  • 5Daniel Msendami
  • 7Terrence Dzvukamanja
  • 11Khama Billiat
  • 15T. Lingani Hadebe
  • 16Martin Mapisa
  • 18Marvelous Nakamba
  • 21Godknows Murwira
  • 22Washington Arubi

Previous Lesotho Lineups

10 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria
09 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Benin 4-0 Lesotho
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 0-3 Lesotho
18 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco 7-0 Lesotho

Previous Zimbabwe Lineups

10 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
09 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe 0-1 Rwanda
05 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Benin 1-0 Zimbabwe
10 Jun Friendlies
Zimbabwe 1-1 Niger
06 Jun Friendlies
Zimbabwe 0-2 Burkina Faso
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe
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