Lesotho vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)
by Alex Lawes ·
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This is a really intriguing local derby down at the bottom of the African continent as Lesotho take on a South Africa side that look destined for FIFA World Cup qualification.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+
Key Stats
- Lesotho have lost only two of their last 11 World Cup qualifying matches (W2 D7).
- Lesotho have drawn seven of their last ten World Cup qualifying matches (W1 L2).
- South Africa have won their last three World Cup qualifying matches.
- South Africa have lost only two of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches (W8 D2).
Lesotho vs South Africa Prediction
Group C of CAF qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a fascinating one with the major underperformance of Nigeria leaving it open for a team to claim top spot, and that team has, thus far, been South Africa.
Heading into the final four qualifiers, South Africa have themselves a five-point lead over Rwanda and Benin, with six ahead of Nigeria and seven above Lesotho. Even rock-bottom Zimbabwe, on four points, will fancy themselves getting second spot and squeezing into the playoff spots, too. Bafana Bafana spent the March international break by easing past both Lesotho and then Benin, with both games ending 2-0.
This match is being played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, and it is expected to see the South Africans come out on top, albeit Lesotho should make things tough.
Lesotho vs South Africa Tip: South Africa to win & under 3.5 goals
