Botswana vs Libya Prediction: The Zebras will dominate this needless encounter

On Saturday, the Botswana National team will square off against Libya at the Samuel Uwikunda Stadium. Both sides are mathematically out of the race for AFCON and will now play for pride here.

Botswana

FIFA Ranking: 152nd

Last four games: LDLL

The Zebras have only appeared in this tournament once and won’t be advancing for the sixth time in a row. They head into this match after a defeat against Equatorial Guinea. Botswana were positive before the game but lost focus when the visitors scored first. The Zebras levelled some minutes later; however, just before the break, the visitors retook the lead through Botswana's own goal. Both sides scored a goal apiece after the break as it ended in a (2-3) loss for the Zebras. The defeat ended their dreams of making it to the group stages. Botswana have picked up a point from a combined twelve as they rock the bottom of the table.

Libya

FIFA Ranking: 121st

Last two games: WLLL

Libya haven’t played in the AFCON since 2012; they have been poor both home and away. The Mediterranean Knights have won once and lost three times in this qualifier. They lost (0-3) to Algeria on the road and conceded once at home.

Libya were poor against the North African side and had just a shot on target. Libya have picked up three points from a combined twelve and have scored just once through penalty in this round.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides met once in June, with Libya obtaining all the points through Saleh Tahr. The Zebras have been unlucky to some extent in this round, and I believe they deserved more than they’ve got. On the other hand, Libya have scored just once in this round, and it was through a penalty kick. Having analysed both sides' strengths and weaknesses, Botswana stand a better chance just because they play at home; bet on home draw no bet for 1.83.

We also expect the Zebras to strike first here for 2.10.

A total of under 2.5 goals is expected here for 1.45.

Good luck!