Mauritius vs Lesotho Predictions - Lesotho to extend unbeaten run over Mauritius

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Jul 2023

Brad Newcomb 06 Jul 2023

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Mauritius vs Lesotho tips for Friday's COSAFA Cup Group C match (15:00 SAST)
Lesotho have yet to taste defeat when playing against Mauritius
Can Mauritius find a way to win?

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Lesotho can beat Mauritius (Getty Images)

Mauritius vs Lesotho Predictions

Mauritius lost all three of the COSAFA Cup games last year, including against Lesotho, who have yet to lose against their opponents in a competitive match. Lesotho is predicted to win with BTTS.

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

Mauritius have lost 5 out of 8 fixtures in all competitions.
Mauritius have scored 4 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Mauritius have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Lesotho have lost 5 of their last 8 fixtures in all competitions.
Lesotho have scored 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Lesotho have conceded 9 goals in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Lesotho have the advantage with three wins to none over Mauritius across all competitions.

Mauritius lost 2-1 against Lesoho in the 2022 COSAFA Cup.

Mauritius Form

Mauritius played a friendly against Djibouti in March, losing by three goals to one before pulling off a shock 1-0 victory over Kenya in June.

Mauritius have registered three victories in their last eight internationals, including five losses.

Les Dodos' last five results across all competitions are lost, lost, won, lost, and won, scoring four goals and conceding six.

Mauritius have a tough road ahead as they did not make it out of the group stages of the 2022 edition of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, losing three matches in a row, including against Lesotho. Can they secure another surprise result?

Mauritius Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Kevin Jean-Louis, Loic Michel, Jininio Darbon

Defenders: Jordan Francois, Damien Balisson, Walter Duprey St. Martin, Emmanuel Vincent, Francis Rasolofonirina

Midfielders: Hans Patate, David Aristide, Fernando Jackson, Pascal Colin, Kengy Saramandiff, Adrien Botlar, Wilson Mootoo, Fabrice Brasse, Yannick Astride, Stephan Nabab, Adel Langue, Aurelian Francois

Forwards: Ashley Nazira, Adrien Francois

Lesotho Form

Lesotho have played five internationals this year, drawing 1-1 against Malawi before being beaten twice by Zambia, 3-1 away and 2-0 at home, in their AFCON qualifiers in March.

They had a warm-up game against Togo before the next AFCON qualifier in June, losing 2-0 and 1-0 against the Comoros.

Likuena have won two of their last eight matches, including five defeats and one draw.

Their last five results across all competitions are drew, lost, lost, lost, and lost, scoring three goals and conceding nine.

Lesotho missed out on making the quarter-finals stages of the 2022 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup and will look to go one better this year. They don't have the best form coming into their match against Mauritius, but they have defeated their opponents three times on the trot.

Lesotho Team News & Injuries

Interim coach Leslie Notsi takes the reins after Veselin Jelusic parted ways with the national side towards the end of June.

Joint top goal-scorer in the 2022/23 Lesotho Premier League season, Hlomelang Lebina, has been called up to the squad.

Seahlolo Mosoeu, Mohlomi Makhetha, Neo Mokhachane, Koenehelo Mothala, and Tsepang Sefali make their COSAFA Cup debuts.

Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Teboho Ratibisi

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

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

Verdict

Mauritius v Lesotho

Lesotho have not had the best results since they participated in the COSAFA Cup last year; however, they have a superior record against Mauritius and is tipped to win with a 2-1 score.