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Lesotho vs Central African Republic Predictions - Les Fauves to continue away woes in tight clash

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2024
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  • Lesotho holds home advantage with a predicted 1-0 victory.
  • Central African Republic has struggled with defensive consistency, conceding 16 goals in 6 away matches.
  • Key player analysis includes Motebang Sera for Lesotho and Louis Mafouta for CAR.
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Can Motebang Sera inspire Lesotho to a win in Bloemfontein on Thursday? (Getty Images)

Lesotho vs Central African Republic Predictions


This match pits two struggling nations against each other. Lesotho may have the advantage in Bloemfontein. I can see a tight game with the hosts nicking a 1-0 victory. 
  • Lesotho vs Central African Republic Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Lesotho Form
  • Lesotho Injuries & Team News
  • Central African Republic Form
  • Central African Republic Injuries & Team News

  • Lesotho have seen BTTS No in their last 5 matches.
  • Lesotho have won their last 2 matches.
  • Central African Republic have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
  • Central African Republic have conceded 16 goals in their last 6 away matches.

Head to Head


These sides have met on just one previous occasion. 

Central African Republic won 3-1 at home when the nations met in September. 

Lesotho Form


Lesotho have lost three of their four AFCON qualifiers and have just one point to their name. 

After losing 3-1 away to Central African Republic, they lost 1-0 at home to Morocco in the last minute. Two matches against Gabon followed, drawing 0-0 away and losing 2-0 at home. 

They have since played two CHAN qualifiers. With only domestically-based players, they beat Namibia 1-0 and lost 1-0 in the second leg before winning on penalties.

Lesotho Injuries & Team News


Lesotho’s squad is almost all players based in the country. Motebang Sera of Royal AM in South Africa is the key attacking weapon.

Tshwarelo Bereng will bring creativity in midfield and Tumelo Khutlang offers pace and a dangerous left foot on the flank.

Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane, Teboho Ratibisi, Jersey Matsie 
Defenders: Thabang Malane, Mokoteli Mohapi, Thabo Mongali, Bokang Sello, Lesia Thetsane, Kopano Tseka, Lisema Lebokollane, Basia Makepe, Nkau Lerotholi, Rethabile Rasethuntsa, Shali Lekhotla, Kabai Mohlatsana.
Midfielders: Thabo Lesaoana, Koenehelo Mothala, Tumelo Ngatane, Ts’epo Toloane, Koete Mohloai, Tseole Ranthimo, Tshwarelo Bereng, Neo Mokhachane, Jane Tsotleho, Tumelo Khutlang, Tumelo Makha, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Napo Matsoso, Moteloa Khemisi, Thabo Seakhoa, Jane Thabantso.
Forwards: Thabiso Mari, Thabiso Brown, Motebang Sera, Nkoto Masoabi, Monyatheli Ntobo

Central African Republic Form


Les Fauves have just three points from four AFCON qualifiers. They have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions. 

In September, a 3-1 AFCON qualifying win over Lesotho got them off to a good start. A 2-0 loss away to Gabon followed. 

CAR have lost their last two qualifiers by big margins. They were thrashed 5-0 and then 4-0 in two clashes vs Morocco with both matches being played in the homeland of their opponents. 

Central African Republic Injuries & Team News


Amiens forward Louis Mafouta is the team’s chief goal threat. He has 16 goals for his nation in just 29 caps. 

Marseille’s Geoffrey Kondogbia will anchor the midfield and captain the side. Centre forward Tieri-Teddy Godame has three goals in eight caps for CAR.

Goalkeepers: Geoffrey Lembet, Dominique Youfeigane, Jospin Christopher Bimako
Defenders: Sadock Ndobé, Flory Yangao, Freeman Niamathé, Cédric Yambéré, Dylan Mboumbouni, Severin Tatolna, Hugo Gambor
Midfielders: Trésor Toropite, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Vénuste Baboula, Brad Pirioua, Isaac Solet, Axel Urie, Goduine Koyalipou, Esperance Mabekondiasson
Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Karl Namnganda, Isaac Ngoma, Tieri-Teddy Godame, Hamissou Dangabo

Verdict

I don't see both teams scoring here. I'm tipping Lesotho to nick a 1-0 win. 

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