Somalia vs Botswana Prediction: Botswana could make a statement win

Estádio do Zimpeto will host the World Cup qualifying action between Somalia and Botswana. The two teams are off a poor run of games. How will this encounter end?

Somalia

Somalia's last game in this qualifier was against Mozambique, and this team lost 2-1. However, that defeat was the hosts' 12th defeat in recent matches. In fact, their best results in that span were draws against Eswatini, Libya, and Eritrea. In the World Cup qualifying campaign for Group G, Somalia are the only side without a point accumulated, leaving them seated 6th.

Botswana

Botswana will hope to get the best of their results in this encounter following a defeat to Uganda in their last encounter. However, in a game that ended 1-0, in the second half, Muhammad Shaban's goal was the difference, handing Botswana their first defeat in as many as five matches. In their World Cup qualifying campaign, Botswana have three points accumulation, the second lowest in Group G, leaving them seated 5th in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

This is a tough one to pick, but I want to trust the road team. Truly, Somalia has been the weakest side in Group G, but this will be the first time they will play the Botswana side, which is also unreliable. Regardless, this should be an open game with goals, and looking at the squad quality of both teams, I am backing Botswana to take maximum points.