Our Lesotho vs South Africa Prediction: 0-1
Lesotho vs South Africa in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday September 1, 2025. South Africa’s disciplined approach could see them grind out a narrow 0-1 win over Lesotho in what is expected to be a tense affair.
This Lesotho vs South Africa prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lesotho's Last Match – Namibia vs Lesotho
Lesotho will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 COSAFA Cup loss to Namibia on June 10. In that match, Lesotho controlled 56% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Namibia | 44% | 0 (4) | - | 41 |
Lesotho | 56% | 0 (0) | - | 45 |
South Africa's Last Match – Niger vs South Africa
South Africa will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 African Nations Championship draw with Niger on August 15. In that match, South Africa saw 62% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Niger | 38% | 0 (3) | - | 79 |
South Africa | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 80 |
Lesotho vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Lesotho | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lesotho are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while South Africa average 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.