Lesotho vs South Africa predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 7th round of the World Cup, where  Lesotho will face South Africa at Setsoto Stadium stadium on 5 September at 12:00.

Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Lesotho vs South Africa.

Lesotho

Lesotho comes from playing against Namibia and finished the match with a result of 3-0, with loss for Lesotho. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against South Africa. In that last match between Lesotho and Namibia, Crocodiles team achieved a % possession of the ball, with shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the National team coached by Leslie Notši has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw y 5 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Lesotho average number of goals per game is 0.4 goals, while they concede an average of 2.4 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 3 goals while conceding 19 goals.

Latest statistics in official matches of the national team of Lesotho:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 1/8
• First to concede goals: 6/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

South Africa

South Africa, who faces Lesotho, are coming from a 3-3 draw against Uganda, so the team coached by M. Ntseki will try to get back to winning ways against the Crocodiles.

In that match between South Africa and Uganda, the Bafana Bafana team achieved % ball possession, getting shots on goal, 3 of which were goals. The goals were scored by N. Ndlondlo, R. Mphahlele and T. Kutumela.

Analysing the last 8 matches, M. Ntseki's team has won 3, drawn 4 and lost 1. South Africa average 1.4 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 9 goals.

Latest statistics in South Africa matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Lesotho vs South Africa: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Lesotho vs South Africa prediction. The last match between these teams was in the World Cup competition, in an event that took place at the FNB Stadium (Soccer City) stadium on 21-03-2025 with the result of 2-0, with South Africa winning.

The last 4 meetings between Lesotho and South Africa have resulted in 2 wins for Lesotho, 2 wins for South Africa. In those matches, Lesotho managed to score 6 goals, while South Africa scored 8 goals against Lesotho.

• In 1/4 matches both teams scored
• En 3/4 games it was an Over 2.5 goals