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Lesotho vs Zambia Predictions - Zambia to retain COSAFA Cup with victory over Lesotho

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2023

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Brad Newcomb 15 Jul 2023

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Lesotho vs Zambia tips for Sunday's COSAFA Cup final match (18:00 SAST)
Zambia are the defending COSAFA Cup champions
Can Lesotho cause an upset and win the competition for the first time?

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Zambia backed to win title (Getty Images)

Lesotho vs Zambia Predictions

Lesotho have a chance to win the COSAFA Cup for the first time but face a familiar opponent in defending champions Zambia, who defeated their opponents twice this year and are vying to win the competition for a record seventh time. Zambia is predicted to win to nil.

Lesotho vs Zambia Predictions
Head to Head
Lesotho Form
Lesotho Team News & Injuries
Zambia Form
Zambia Team News & Injuries

Lesotho have won 3 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
Lesotho have scored 6 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Lesotho have conceded 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Zambia have won 3 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
Zambia have scored 11 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Zambia have scored 5 goals in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Zambia have the advantage with eight victories to one over Lesotho, including six draws in 15 meetings across all competitions.

Zambia defeated Lesotho 3-1 and 2-0 in two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this year.

Lesotho Form

Lesotho dug deep to secure a victory over Malawi via a penalty shootout to reach only their second COSAFA Cup final in their history.

Lesotho opened the scoring after 18 minutes of play but held onto their lead for just eight minutes when Malawi scored from a spot kick to draw level at 1-1.

Disaster struck when Lesotho had a player sent off just before the break, handing the advantage to the Flames.

However, Lesotho frustrated their opponents in the second half, holding onto the lead until the final whistle to take the game to penalties, where they won 3-0 to reach the

The Crocodiles had 56% possession and eight shots in the match, with four attempts on target.

Likuena have registered three wins in their last ten fixtures, including six losses and one draw.

Their last five results across all competitions are lost, won, won, lost, and, won, scoring six goals and letting in six.

Lesotho have not played in a COSAFA Cup final since 2000 and will attempt to win the competition for the first time in their history. However, they have a poor record against Zambia, who defeated them twice already this year. Can they find a way to win?

Lesotho Team News & Injuries

Motlomelo Mkhwanazi received a red card against Malawi and will serve a suspension.

Jane Thabantso scored the opening goal against Malawi, registering his first in the tournament.

Neo Mokhachane has found the back of the net twice in the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Tumelo Makha, Rethabile Mokokoane, and Motebang Sera have scored one goal each in the competition thus far.

Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Teboho Ratibisi

Defenders: Mohlomi Makhetha, Rethabile Mokokoane, Rethabile Senkoto, Rethabile Rasethuntsa, Kopano Tseka, Basia Makepe, Thabang Malane, Motlomelo Mkhwanazi

Midfielders: Thabo Lesaoana, Koenehelo Mothala, Lisema Lebokollane, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Tumelo Makha, Neo Mokhachane, Tsepang Sefali, Tshwarelo Bereng, Tsepo Toloane

Forwards: Hlomelang Lebina, Jane Thabantso, Motebang Sera, Katleho Makateng

Zambia Form

Zambia came from a goal down to beat hosts South Africa 2-1 in the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup semi-final on Friday evening.

Zambia had the majority of possession in the contest; however, South Africa scored first a minute before the halftime break.

Zambia had the perfect start to the second half, equalising in the 50th of the match and edging ahead 19 minutes later from a freekick, which proved to be the winning goal for the Zambian side.

They had 58% possession and ten shots in the match, with four on target.

Chipolopolo have secured six victories in their last ten fixtures, including four losses.

Their last five results across all competitions are lost, won, lost, won, and won, scoring 11 goals and conceding five.

Zambia will fancy their chances to become the first seven-time winner of the COSAFA Cup, as they only lost once against Lesotho in their history and beat the back-to-back in AFCON qualifiers earlier this year.

Zambia Team News & Injuries

Coach Moses Sichone will likely start with a similar lineup that got the job done against Bafana Bafana.

Samson Mkandawire came off injured late in the game against South Africa and is a doubtful starter.

Golden Mashata scored the equaliser against South Africa, registering his second in the competition.

Albert Kangwanda scored the winner against Bafana Bafana, taking his tally to three goals in this edition of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Fredrick Mulambia has contributed with two goals thus far.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Mulenga, Victor Chabu, Francis Mwansa

Defenders: Benedict Chepeshi, Aaron Katebe, Pride Mwansa, Killian Kanguluma, Mathews Chapala, John Chishimba, Samson Mkandawire

Midfielders: Kelvin Kapumbu, Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba, Joshua Mutale, Fredrick Mulambia, Oliver Lumbiya, John Kosamu, Harry Milanzi Jnr, Patson Kwaitane, Golden Mashata

Forwards: Albert Kangwanda, Andrew Phiri, Moyela Libamba

Verdict

Lesotho v Zambia

Zambia are playing in the fifth final in six editions of the COSAFA Cup and is tipped to retain their title with a win-to-nil performance and 2-0 score over a Lesotho side they beat back-to-back in March this year.