Lesotho vs Morocco Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON

Prediction published on 09/09/2024, 06:06  by Daniel Ngulu in AFCON Predictions

Morocco took the early lead in Group B of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers and will be looking to extend it when they face Lesotho. While this match is scheduled for Agadir, in Morocco, Lesotho will be playing as the home team. Read on for our prediction.

Lesotho are looking to bank their first point(s) of this campaign following a 3-1 loss to the Central African Republic. Motebang Sera scored Lesotho’s consolation in the game but they were never a threat, going on to lose a third straight game.

In their first ever game against Morocco, Lesotho will also be targeting a first clean sheet and win in five matches. They have suffered five straight defeats, and are winless in the last seven AFCON qualification matches.

As hosts for the AFCON finals, Morocco’s participation in the qualifiers is a mere formality. They are meant to use the games to stay fit since their slot is assured. However, they still went for the kill against Gabon in the first round and won 4-1.

That marked their third straight win and fifth match unbeaten. The loss to South Africa at the 2023 AFCON is their only defeat in 14 matches. Apart from the good run of form, Morocco have been great in attack.

The Atlas Lions scored 12 times in just their last three matches. They will, however, be keen to improve on their defensive performance, having managed just a clean sheet in their last three matches. When it comes to AFCON qualification, Morocco have one loss in the last 16 matches.