South Africa vs Lesotho Predictions - Bafana to beat Neighbours in Polokwane

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Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

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South Africa undefeated in last 21 matches; Lesotho lost 2 of last 3.
South Africa predicted to win 2-0 against Lesotho.
Key player Themba Zwane out due to injury; Percy Tau returns.

Bafana Bafana to beat Lesotho in Friday's World Cup Qualifier (Getty Images).

South Africa vs Lesotho Predictions

I see a home win in this match with Bafana Bafana beating Lesotho to zero. A 2-0 win is my correct score bet.
South Africa vs Lesotho Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Lesotho Form
Lesotho Injuries & Team News

South Africa are undefeated in their last 21 matches.
South Africa have won 7 of their last 12 matches (5 draws).
Lesotho have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
Lesotho have seen BTTS No in their last 9 matches.

Head to Head

South Africa hold a 6-2 lead over Lesotho across 12 clashes with four draws.

The nations last met in January 2024 in a friendly match which ended in a tight 0-0 draw.

South Africa Form

Bafana Bafana sit tied-top of their World Cup qualifying group on seven points from four fixtures. Their last qualifier was a 3-1 home win over Zimbabwe back in June 2024.

They most recently played AFCON qualifiers, beating Congo 5-0 at home before a 1-1 away draw. A 2-0 win in Uganda preceded a 3-0 home success over South Sudan to seal qualification.

Their two most recent matches came with fringe players who were not needed at their PSL clubs. A 1-1 home CHAN qualifier draw was followed by a 3-1 win in Egypt.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

Coach Hugo Broos has seen first-choice left back Aubrey Modiba withdraw from the squad. Key number ten Themba Zwane is injured, as is his deputy Patrick Maswanganyi.

Rushwin Dortley is absent with a knee injury in defence. Defenders Thabo Maloisane and Vuyo Letlapa are pushing for debuts whilst Percy Tau is recalled in attack.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Nyiko Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Grant Kekana, Thabo Maloisane, Siyabonga Ngezana, Fawaaz Basadien, Vuyo Letlapa

Midfielders: Thapelo Morena, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Rodney Maphangule

Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Percy Tau

Lesotho Form

Lesotho sit fourth in World Cup qualifying after four matches. They lost 1-0 at home to Rwanda in their last qualifier back in June 2024.

Lesotho have played 13 matches since that defeat with eight losses, three wins and two draws. They beat Central African Republic 1-0 at home before losing 7-0 in Morocco in two AFCON qualifiers.

Their last two matches were last December in the CHAN tournament. A 2-0 home loss Angola preceded a 1-0 away win vs Angola to lose 2-1 on aggregate.

Lesotho Injuries & Team News

Coach Lesley Notsi has eight players based in South Africa in his squad for this match. Chippa United defender Thabo Makhele will anchor the back four.

Royal AM striker Motebang Sera is the key man. Unfortunately, he has not played a competitive match in 2025.

Goalkeepers: Tankiso Chaba, Sekhoane Moerane, Ntsane Molise, Motlatsi Sebapala

Defenders: Katleho Koeana, Thabo Makhele, Thabang Malane, Fusi Matlabe, Thabo Matsoele, Motete Mohai, Rethabile Mokokoane, Mokhele Molise, Letlotlo Molomo, Rethabile Rasethuntsa, Thato Sefuli

Midfielders: Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Lisema Lebokollane, Teboho Letsema, Paseka Maile, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Tsepo Mokhanya, Neo Mokhachane, Mosoeu Mosoeu, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Tšepang Sefali, Katiso Thamae, Tsepo Toloane

Forwards: Thabiso Brown, Tseliso Botsane, Leruo Lethunya, Katleho Makateng, Motebang Sera, Jane Thabantso