Lesotho and South Africa face each other on Friday 09.05.2025, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a WC Qualification Africa 2026 match. The game will take place at Lesotho's home ground, the Setsoto Stadium.
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Lesotho preview
Lesotho heads into the match with the following record in the WC Qualification Africa: in 6 matches, Lesotho secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lesotho's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
Lesotho has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 4 goals, of which 4 were scored in the WC Qualification Africa, resulting in an average of 0.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Motlomelo Mkwanazi, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Motlomelo Mkwanazi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Lesotho has conceded 5 goals in the WC Qualification Africa (an average of 0.83 per game) and 5 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.83 per match in the 2026 campaign.
South Africa preview
South Africa comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the WC Qualification Africa. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.17 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.
South Africa's attack has been highly effective, scoring 10 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the WC Qualification Africa, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.67.
South Africa's offensive system is led by Jayden Adams, the team's top scorer this season. The south african midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sphephelo Sithole. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 5 goals in 6 matches, averaging 0.83 per match.
Head to head: Lesotho vs South Africa
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Lesotho
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W D |
1 |
| Home | L D |
0.5 |
| Away | D L W D |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.77 | 1.23 | 0.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.56 | 2 |
Away Team
South Africa
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2.17 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W D L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.66 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.56 | 0.95 |
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