Lesotho vs South Africa Prediction for the Match on September 05, 2025

Lesotho vs South Africa: Prediction and odds on the Match on 05 September 2025

In round seven of the World Cup Qualifier, Lesotho will play South Africa at Free State Stadium. Lesotho will come into this game eyeing a win after a poor COSAFA Cup performance. Can South Africa continue their impressive run in this qualifier? Let’s preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Lesotho: Form and Statistics

Lesotho have lost their last two games heading into this qualifier and will look to get a positive result in this encounter. In the meantime, their last World Cup qualifying encounter saw Lesotho suffer a defeat at the hands of South Africa, while drawing Rwanda. However, this team has done well to defeat Zimbabwe in one of their World Cup qualifiers even though they lost to Rwanda and Benin. Ahead of this game, Lesotho sit 5th in the Group C table with four goals scored and five conceded. 

Lesotho Team News and Lineup

South African Under-23 defender Thabo Makhele has been included in the team list after switching international allegiance to Lesotho. Meanwhile, Notsie and Fusi Matlabe are other names expected to be part of the squad. 

Lesotho Expected Lineup

Moerane; Matlabe, Makhele, Mkwanazi, Malane; Toloane, Fothoane; Mokhachane, Bereng, Makhetha; Makateng

South Africa: Form and Statistics

South Africa will look to step up their game after an unbeaten run of games in the Africa Nations Championship that was full of ties. Meanwhile, their last World Cup qualifying encounters have ended with incredible performances. In their most recent game against Benin, this team secured a 0-2 win with goals from Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams being the difference. Ahead of this game, South Africa have lost only one of their first six World Cup qualifiers, coming against Rwanda. With 13 points from a possible 18, South Africa sit top of Group C with ten goals scored and five conceded. 

South Africa Team News and Lineup

Patrick Maswanganyi will miss out of this September squad list due to an injury despite being includeded in the main list with Sipho Mbule expected to replace him. Also, Ime Okon will be out of the squad due to injury while Thabo Moloisane has been called up as his replacement.

South Africa Expected Lineup

Williams; Modiba, Ngezana, Mbokazi, Mobbie; Le Roux, Mkoena; Nkota, Mofokeng, Appollis; Rayners

Lesotho vs South Africa: Head-to-Head Statistics

Lesotho and South Africa's last five games have ended in close results. While one ended in a goalless draw, South Africa won two, the same as Lesotho. Meanwhile, their last meeting was in the first leg of this fixture, and South Africa won 2-0 with second half goals from Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams goals securing maximum points.

Lesotho vs South Africa: Betting Tips & Odds

• Lesotho have been a tough side for South Africa in their last encounters and they will feel confident in this one. A win in this game might change their position of at least making the playoffs and book a World Champion spot. On Bet365, we have their winning odds set at 15.00.
• Four of South Africa's last five games have now ended in a draw heading into this game. This is also a possibility in this game especially with Lesotho picking a point against a strong side like Nigeria. Odds is available on Bet365 at 5.25.
• Both teams to score has not to been won in each of the last four games of this fixture. The bookies have this option available on Betway with odds at 1.28.
• South Africa have been impressive in their last World Cup qualifying encounters. With consecutive victories, this team's momentum will be high and they have a chance to book an automatic spot in the next World Cup with odds at 1.25 on 1Xbet bookmaker.

Lesotho vs South Africa Match Prediction 05 September 2025

Lesotho have had some top plays in this World Cup qualifier but they do not look like a side that can pick a win against South Africa. However, with a point against Nigeria, I feel this Lesotho team will be full of confidence of getting the job done against tough sides. Meanwhile, South Africa are the hottest side in Group C and I believe they can get past this Lesotho team provided they show a lot of offensive dominance. Meanwhile, Lesotho have had an equal hand in recent meetings in this fixture, with Lesotho winning twice. Yet, this is about the recent level of play, and I believe South Africa can do well to win here. Also, we have seen recent games of this fixture end in goals, and I believe we will witness the same fate in this one. 

Our match prediction is a win for South Africa and over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is match goal range (2-3) with odds at 2.00 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a first half win for South Africa with odds at 1.75 on Betway bookmaker.