Are South Africa Value for This Game?

We’re keeping things simple by backing South Africa on the 1x2 market. They should get the better of Lesotho and our betting prediction is available at -417.

Match Preview & H2H

South Africa approach this fixture after beating South Sudan 3-0 at home in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Bafana Bafana boasted a massive 82% possession and had ten shots on target at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, with Iqraam Rayners, Patrick Maswanganyi and Teboho Mokoena on the scoresheet.

Lesotho were trashed 7-0 by Morocoo in their last game. This was an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on the road at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, with Lesotho being restricted to 32% possession and one shot on target.

In the teams most recent World Cup qualifiers, South Africa won 3-1 when hosting Zimbabwe, while Lesotho lost 1-0 to Rwanda at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

It was a 0-0 draw when South Africa last faced Lesotho, with South Africa playing host to this friendly match in January 2024.

Confirmed Lineups

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Fawaaz Basadien, Elias Mokwana, Jayden Adams, Teboho Mokoena, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster, Percy Tau.

Lesotho confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sekhoane Moerane (GK), Mohlomi Makhetha, Motlomelo Mkwanazi, Thabo Makhele, Fusi Matlabe, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Lisema Lebokollane, Neo Mokhachane, Tshwarelo Bereng, Katleho Makateng, Keketso Snyder.

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Expert Africa World Cup Qualification Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key South Africa vs Lesotho stats:

South Africa have not lost any of their last 11 matches
South Africa have scored 2 or more goals in 7 of their past 10 home matches
South Africa have won 6 of their past 10 home matches
South Africa have kept 5 clean sheets in their past 10 home matches
Lesotho have failed to score in 13 of their last 20 matches
Lesotho have lost 12 of their past 20 matches
Lesotho have failed to win any of their last 3 away matches

South Africa vs Lesotho Prediction

The -417 about the hosts look like a banker bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think Lesotho will be beaten in this Africa World Cup qualifier, so this is our pick.

If you’re expecting a big margin of victory, take a punt on South Africa -1.5 goals or even -2.5 goals on the Asian Handicap and get bigger odds.

Our Pick

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Published 16:25, 19 March 2025

South Africa vs Lesotho Odds

South Africa have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming -417 favourites for this Africa World Cup Qualification clash. This means the bookies give them a 81% chance of winning the game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1050 about Lesotho.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -278 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Last 5 Matches

South Africa

Lesotho

Head to Head

South Africa vs Lesotho

Friendlies: 10/01 2024 South Africa 0 Lesotho 0

Team Stats

Latest Africa World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

South Africa Betting Stats

Lesotho Betting Stats

Full time Result

10 wins, 3 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
6 wins, 0 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

3 wins, 12 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.15 goals scored and 1.35 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

South Africa

Lesotho

Goals / match

2.8 0.2

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

3.4 2.2

Goals

An average of 0.45 goals scored and 1.45 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

South Africa

Lesotho

Goals / match

2.8 0.2

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

3.4 2.2

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

South Africa

Lesotho

Goals / match

2.8 0.2

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

3.4 2.2

Team News

Get the South Africa vs Lesotho team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.

South Africa vs Lesotho Lineups

South Africa Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

South Africa Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Ronwen Williams

20 Khuliso Mudau 21 Siyabonga Ngezana 19 Nkosinathi Sibisi 3 Fawaaz Basadien

17 Elias Mokwana 8 Jayden Adams 4 Teboho Mokoena 11 Relebohile Mofokeng

9 Lyle Foster 10 Percy Tau

16 Sekhoane Moerane

22 Mohlomi Makhetha 2 Motlomelo Mkwanazi 20 Thabo Makhele 13 Fusi Matlabe

19 Lehlohonolo Matsau 6 Lisema Lebokollane

11 Neo Mokhachane 5 Tshwarelo Bereng 12 Katleho Makateng

15 Keketso Snyder

Lesotho Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

South Africa Substitutes

2Nyiko Mobbie
5Thalente Mbatha
6Vuyo Letlapa
7Oswin Appollis
12Ndamulelo Maphangule
13Iqraam Rayners
14Thabo Moloisane
15Bathusi Aubaas
16Sipho Chaine
18Grant Kekana
22Ricardo Goss
23Thapelo Morena

Lesotho Substitutes

1Nthebe Majoro
3R. Rasethuntsa
4Tsepo Toloane
7Hlompho Kalake
8Thabo Matsoele
9Mokoteli Mohapi
10Lehlohonolo Fothoane
14Thato Sefoli
17Lemohang Lintsa
18Thabang Malane
21Rethabile Mokokoane
23Tankiso Chaba

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Team Squads

South Africa Squad

Lesotho Squad

We’ve got a full list of players for every squad and there’s also stats available.

Tables & Standings

World Cup Qualification CAF Group C

#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	Rwanda	4	2	1	1	3:1	7
2	South Africa	4	2	1	1	6:5	7
3	Benin	4	2	1	1	4:3	7
4	Lesotho	4	1	2	1	3:2	5
5	Nigeria	4	0	3	1	4:5	3
6	Zimbabwe	4	0	2	2	2:6	2

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#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Africa	2	2	0	0	5:2	6
2	Benin	2	2	0	0	3:1	6
3	Rwanda	2	1	1	0	2:0	4
4	Nigeria	2	0	2	0	2:2	2
5	Lesotho	2	0	1	1	0:1	1
6	Zimbabwe	2	0	1	1	1:3	1

The updated Africa World Cup Qualification standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.