FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)---South Africa VS Lesotho Prediction

FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)  -  South Africa VS Lesotho
Match Time:22-03-2025 00:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Lesotho have been impressive in the World Cup qualifiers, holding their own against Nigeria and Benin. Leslie Notsi’s men are fourth in Group C with five points from a possible 12.
On the other hand, Bafana Bafana have earned seven points from four group games and are second behind Rwanda. They have been a tough team to beat, having lost none of their last 15 games across all competitions.
With that in mind, South Africa are the expected winners at 1/4 (1.25). Teams with these odds usually have an 80% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Bafana Bafana have opened the scoring in five consecutive games. They had the lead at the half-time break in six of their last eight matches.
On that note, HT South Africa to win has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Bafana Bafana?
Excluding the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Bafana Bafana have never lost a competitive encounter with Lesotho. These teams have met twice in World Cup qualifiers, and South Africa won both clashes without conceding.

South Africa preview: Looking to extend their winning streak
Coach Hugo Broos has called up Sekhukhune United left-back Vuyo Letlapa to replace Aubrey Modiba, and Polokwane City’s midfielder Ndamulelo Maphangule to replace Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi due to injury.
Notable inclusions in the squad are forwards Percy Tau, who returned after an absence since last June due to tensions with the national team setup; Lyle Foster, who has struggled with fitness concerns this season; and midfielder Jayden Adams, who was recalled after missing the AFCON qualifiers.

Lesotho preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
Coach Leslie Notsi has prepared his final 23-man squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Rwanda. The regular players are all included, as they look to improve on a campaign that has not been bad so far in Group C (W1, D2, L1).

Nowgoal Prediction: South Africa 3-1 Lesotho.
With just two points separating South Africa and Lesotho in the table, we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Peter Mokaba Stadium as both sides look to get the better of each other. However, Bafana have called up a more experienced and superior squad and we are backing them to come out on top in this encounter.