Namibia vs Lesotho Prediction 01.07.2024 | Cosafa Cup

• Competition: Cosafa Cup 2024 - Group stage
• Date: Monday, 1st, July 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UTC +1 / 15.00 CEST
• Venue: Wolfson Stadium (Ibhayi)

The fight for a semi-final spot in the COSAFA Cup goes on for two Group C teams as Namibia and Lesotho meet at Wolfson Stadium on Monday.

Namibia vs Lesotho Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

Namibia put up a brave and determined display against the favored Angola in their tournament opener, but a few missed opportunities denied them a perfect start, leaving them to settle for a share of the spoils in a monotonous goalless contest.

Lately, Collin Benjamin's side has earned a reputation as draw specialists, with each of their last four June outings ending all square, a streak that includes splitting points with Liberia and Tunisia to maintain an unbeaten record in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Taking a broader look at their recent form, the Brave Warriors have gone through seven straight matches without tasting victory since they rocked the scene at the AFCON opening earler this year, pulling off a memorable 1-0 win against African powerhouses Tunisia.

To convert draws into wins and enhance their prospects of making it to the COSAFA Cup semifinals, it's imperative that Namibia sharpens up in the attacking area, having shockingly drawn blanks in front of goal in five of their last seven matches in any format.

Lesotho's initial outing in this summer's competition closely resembled their upcoming group-stage rival, playing a 1-1 draw against Seychelles, with Jane Thaba Ntso's early goal canceled out by Lorenzo Hoareau's strike 20 minutes before the end of normal time.

The Crocodiles made waves last year with a stunning run to the Cosafa Cup final, only to suffer a heartbreaking 0-1 loss to the record-holders Zambia in the grand finale, and achieving something similar will be their goal in this campaign.

Since stumbling at the final hurdle in last year's tournament, Leslie Notsi's men have seen a sharp decline in results by winning just two of their 12 international outings, making it imperative to rediscover their winning form to keep their semifinal hopes alive.

Both sides are lacking confidence in terms of scoring form, and with neither willing to exit the tournament early, we fancy a subdued contest where the primary focus will be on the defensive line. Among other factors, Namibia adopts a defensive approach, evident from the fact that half of their last six outings have ended in scoreless draws. Coupled with Lesotho's streak of four straight matches producing two goals or fewer, we foresee a low-scoring affair on the cards here.