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Botswana vs Tunisia Predictions - Tunisia to edge Botswana in Group H

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Last updated: 27 Sep 2026

Tunisia are predicted to secure a win against Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, backed by a strong historical record and an undefeated streak in recent meetings. Despite both teams drawing their group openers, Botswana's poor recent form—with only one win in the last five games—hinders their chances. Tunisia, though not in their best form, remain favorites. Expect both teams to score (BTTS), with a likely 2-1 victory for Tunisia.

Brad Newcomb 27 Sep 2026
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  • Tunisia are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Botswana.
  • Botswana have struggled, losing 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Prediction: Tunisia to win with Both Teams To Score. 
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Tunisia recently featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images)

Botswana vs Tunisia Predictions


Botswana dropped points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match and have often lost their matches recently. Tunisia also drew the Group H opener, but have a solid record against Botswana. Tunisia are predicted to win with BTTS. 

  • Botswana have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Botswana have scored 3 goals in 5 matches.
  • Botswana have conceded 9 goals in 5 games. 
  • Tunisia are undefeated in their last 5 fixtures against Botswana.
  • Tunisia have scored 3 goals in 5 games.
  • Tunisia have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head


Tunisia have the advantage over Botswana, with five victories to two, including two draws in nine meetings. 

Tunisia defeated Botswana 2-1 in 2025. 

Botswana Form 


Botswana left a two-goal lead slip in their opening Group H AFCON qualifier last week, drawing 2-2 with Libya away from home. 

The Zebras had 29% possession and six shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

Before that performance, Botswana played two matches at the Four Nations Tournament in March, losing 3-0 to Zimbabwe before edging Malawi 1-0. 

Botswana have recorded one win in their last five fixtures, with three defeats and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded nine. 

The Zebras have secured one victory in their last five home matches, with three defeats and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded seven.

Botswana have struggled to win recently, having lost six of their last seven games, and they have not had any success against Tunisia in recent meetings. 

Tunisia Form


Tunisia had to settle for a share of the spoils in their Africa Cup of Nations Group H opener against Uganda last week, drawing 1-1 at home.

Les Aigles had 55% possession and 13 shots in the match, with four attempts on target.

Before that, Tunisia struggled at the recent World Cup in June, losing 5-1 to Sweden, 4-0 to Japan, and 3-1 to the Netherlands in the group stages of the tournament.

Les Aigles have lost four of their last five fixtures, with one draw. They scored three goals and conceded 18. 

The Eagles of Carthage have lost all of their last five away matches, scoring two goals and conceding 18.

Despite Tunisia's recent poor form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they did reach the round 16 at the previous edition of the Africa Cup of Nations and are undefeated in their last five matches against Botswana, with three victories and two draws. 

Team News 


Botswana

Tumisang Orebonye scored a first-half brace against Libya last week. 

Goalkeepers: Victor James, Thabo Motswagole, Goitseone Phoko
Defenders: Botsile Sakana, Tebogo Kopelang, Nonofo Thato Mosweunyane, Alford Velaphi, Benson Kitso Mangolo, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Chicco Molefe, Chivese Kesekile
Midfielders: Mothusi Cooper, Bernard Kebotseng, Gape Mohutsiwa, Lebogang Ditsele, Godiraone Modingwane, Olebogeng Ramotse, Losika Ratshukudu, Ronaldo Picasso Fortune
Forwards: Eric Ookame, Thero Setsile, Gaone Japane, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Tumisang Orebonye, Boikobo Rannyena

Tunisia

Adem Arous scored the opening goal against Uganda last week. 

Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Mouhib Chamakh, Sabri Ben Hessen
Defenders: Ali Maâloul, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Alaa Ghram, Moutaz Neffati, Amin Cherni, Adem Arous, Mohamed Nasraoui
Midfielders: Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Aïssa Laïdouni, Anis Ben Slimane, Hamza Rafia, Ismaël Gharbi, Samy Chouchane
Forwards: Elias Achouri, Sayfallah Ltaief, Hazem Mastouri, Sebastian Tounekti, Khalil Ayari, Rayan Elloumi, Sadok Kadida

Verdict

Tunisia have historically done well against Botswana in recent clashes and are tipped to produce a BTTS victory with a 2-1 score.
 

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