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Namibia vs Botswana Predictions - Botswana to bounce back with a win over the Brave Warriors

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 10 Jul 2023

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Brad Newcomb 10 Jul 2023

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Namibia vs Botswana tips for Tuesday's COSAFA Cup Group A match (18:00 SAST)
Botswana are 2nd in Group A
Can Naminia register their victory in the 2023 COSAFA Cup?

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Botswana set for crucial three points (Getty Images)

Namibia vs Botswana Predictions

Namibia needed a victory in their last match but came up short and look unlikely to progress out of the group stages. Botswana came away empty-handed on the weekend but are still in the mix to qualify for the semi-finals if they beat Namibia. Botswana is predicted to win to nil.

Namibia vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
Namibia Form
Namibia Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries

Namibia have won 3 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Namibia have scored 7 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Namibia have conceded 8 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Botswana have won 2 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Botswana have scored 5 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Botswana have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Botswana have the advantage with eight wins to three against Nambia, including eight draws in 19 meetings across all competitions.

Botswana have not lost to Namibia in their last seven matches (W4, D3).

Namibia Form

Namibia suffered their first loss against Eswatini last weekend, denting their chances to progress to the next stage of the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Namibia took the lead from a well-taken free kick after 34 minutes of play; however, a double strike by Eswatini in the 40th and 45th minutes of the match saw Namibia trailing at the break.

Chances were few and far between in the second half, as Eswatini held on to pocket all the points.

They had 53% possession and nine shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

Namibia secured three wins in their last ten fixtures, including four defeats and three draws.

The Brave Warriors' last five results across all competitions are drew, won, lost, drew, and lost, scoring seven goals and conceding eight.

Namibia have not been at their best in the competition and will need to win convincingly and have other results to go their way to have a chance of making it to the semi-finals, which will be tough going as they have a poor record against Botswana.

Namibia Team News & Injuries

Coach Collin Benjamin will be under pressure to get Namibia back on the winning trail. Can he get his team selection right?

Absalom Iimbondi scored against Eswatini, registering his first in this edition of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Elmo Kambindu is level with his teammate with one goal in the competition.

Goalkeepers: Edward Maova, Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Jonas Matheus

Defenders: Denzil Haoseb, Ngero Katua, Aprocius Petrus, Ivan KamberipaIvan, Kennedy Amutenya, Steven Damaseb, Brandon Neibeb, Ananais Gebhart

Midfielders: Absalom Iimbondi, Devin Somseb, Wendell Rudath, Marcel Papama, Dynamo Fredericks, Edmar Kamatuka, Paulus Amutenya, Joslin Kamatuka, Revered Matroos

Forwards: Betuel Muzeu, Elmo Kambindu, Junior Petrus

Botswana Form

After winning their opening Group A COSFA Cup fixture, Botswana were defeated 2-1 by hosts South Africa last weekend.

South Africa created the best chances in the first half but failed to find an opening as the two sides went into the break on level terms.

Botswana were the first to strike, scoring in the 63rd minute of the match; however, they had a player sent off a minute later before South Africa converted the penalty in the 66th minute and took the lead 60 seconds later to seal the victory.

They had 44% possession and nine shots in the match, with five on target.

Botswana have registered two victories in their last ten games, including six losses and two draws.

The Zebras' last five results across all competitions are lost, lost, won, won, and lost, scoring five goals and letting in seven.

Botswana are one point behind South Africa and must defeat Nambia to have a chance of winning Group A to progress to the semi-finals. Although they do not have the best form, they have not lost to their opponents in years, giving them the advantage to emerge as the winner.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Tebogo Kopelang received a red card in the second half and will serve a suspension.

Thatayaone Kgamanyane scored the opening goal against South Africa, securing his first in the competition.

Goalkeepers: Lesenya Malapela, Thabo Motswagole

Defenders: Alford Velaphi, Tebogo Kopelang, Goitseone Legopelo, Thabang Khuduga, Benson Mangolo, Thato Kebue, Thabo Nico Babutsi

Midfielders: Godiraone Modingwane, Gofaone Mabaya, Obakeng Ramotlhwa, Olebogeng Ramotse, Gape Thibedi, Oarabile Sekwai, Thaband Aphiri, Lebogang Ditsele, Shaun Theron

Forwards: Eric Ookame, Monty Enosa, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Lethabo Ogotseng, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Tawana Mbakile, Lizo Kitso Skweyiya

Verdict

Namibia v Botswana

Encounters between Namibia and Botswana are tight affairs, and another is expected between the two nations, with a win-to-nil result tipped in favour of Botswana and a 1-0 score, as they have a superior record over their opponents.