Lesotho and Zambia meet for the second time in four days in the 2023 Africa Cup of Countries qualifiers as they clash at the Dobsonville Arena in nonpartisan Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. The Copper Bullets won their matchup on Thursday with a 3-1 comeback victory.
Tshwarelo Bereng gave the Crocodiles the lead in the 33rd minute, but Fashion Sakala scored an equalizer for the hosts just four minutes later. Zambia consolidated their position at the top of Group H with a quick-fire brace from Lameck Banda in the second half.
With six points from three games, Avram Grant’s team is ahead of Ivory Coast, who are two points behind them in second, and a win this week would bring the Zambians closer to direct qualification. With the possible exception of Banda playing in place of Kennedy Musonda in the wings after his heroics off the bench on Thursday, Grant isn’t likely to make many changes to his XI.
With just one point, Lesotho remains rooted to the bottom of the standings, further jeopardizing their chances of qualifying for the tournament. Veselin Jelusic could bring in Jane Thabantso, who has scored 11 goals in 68 games, to energize his team, with Tsepo Toloane retaking his midfield position.
Lesotho vs Zambia Match Details :
- Lesotho v Zambia
- Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
- Date – 26/03/2023
- Starting time – 13:00 UTC
Lesotho vs Zambia Prediction :
Lesotho could move toward the game more circumspectly than last time as they hope to keep their blurring capability trusts alive, however, Zambia exhibited their going after likely on Thursday and displayed there are alternate ways other than Patson Daka to score objectives. We still expect the Copper Bullets to win this game, despite the fact that it may be closer than their previous encounter.
Prediction: Lesotho 1-2 Zambia
Lesotho vs Zambia Head to head :
Zambia has defeated Lesotho just twice in their 12 previous encounters, winning eight of those games. In their last six games against Lesotho, Zambia has scored at least one goal.
Their first win in three games came against Lesotho, who they defeated 3-1. After the loss on Thursday, Lesotho is winless in their last three games. Lesotho’s first goal in the AFCON qualifiers was scored by Tshwarelo Bereng on Thursday.
Lesotho vs Zambia Betting tips :
- Lesotho has not won any of their five home matches in a row.
- Zambia has lost five consecutive away games.
- Zambia wins the first half in 0% of its games, while Lesotho wins it in 0% of its games.
- Zambia wins 0% of halftimes, and Lesotho wins 0%.
- Lesotho came out on top in their most recent meeting.
Lesotho vs Zambia Lineups :
| Lesotho | |
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane |
| 19 | Rethabile Rasethuntša |
| 8 | Kopano Neris Tseka |
| 3 | Basia Kenneth Makepe |
| 14 | Tsiame Ramabele |
| 5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 18 | T. Malane |
| 13 | R. Senkoto |
| 12 | Katleho Makateng |
| 22 | T. Mafatle |
| Zambia | |
| 1 | Toaster Nsabata |
| 13 | Roderick Kabwe |
| 23 | Thandi Mwape |
| 4 | Frankie Musonda |
| 3 | Benedict Chepeshi |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
Lesotho vs Zambia Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |