In the 5th round of African World Cup qualification, South Africa will face Lesotho in a match scheduled for Friday, March 21, with kick-off at 17:00 Central European Time. I recommend placing a bet on the winner of this match.
South Africa
South Africa has been in excellent form recently and currently sits in second place in their World Cup qualifying group, earning 7 points from four matches — 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 6:5. The team has won both of their home games, showcasing their strength at home.
In their most recent match, South Africa claimed a 3-1 victory in an away match against Egypt in the African Nations Championship.
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Overall, South Africa has been impressive, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches across all competitions. This unbeaten run demonstrates the stability and confidence the team has under the guidance of coach Hugo Broos.
Lesotho
Lesotho is currently in fourth place with 5 points, having earned 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their qualifying campaign, with a goal difference of 3:2. The team has shown decent results in away matches, securing 1 win and 1 draw from 2 games on the road.
Lesotho’s last match ended in a 1-0 win on Angola’s turf. However, they previously suffered a 0-2 loss to Angola and a heavy 0-7 defeat to Morocco. In their last 5 matches, Lesotho has had mixed results, with 2 wins and 3 losses.
Probable Lineups:
- South Africa: Williams, Mudau, Modiba, Mvala, Sibisi, Zwane, Mokoena, Aubass, Appollis, Reiners, Mokwena.
- Lesotho: Moerane, Malene, Rasethuntsa, Matsoele, Makele, Matsau, Fatsisi, Taba, Bereng, Toloane, Motebang.
Head-to-Head and Interesting Facts:
- South Africa has won 3 of their last 4 meetings with Lesotho.
- South Africa scored first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- More than 2.5 goals have been scored in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
- South Africa is unbeaten in their last 15 matches.
- South Africa has won their last 3 matches.
Match Prediction: South Africa vs Lesotho
Bookmakers are favoring a South African victory, reflecting their strong form and home advantage. My recommended bet for this match is a South Africa win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.78.
