Seychelles vs Lesotho Predictions - Lesotho set to beat Seychelles

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Seychelles winless last 16, conceding 28 goals in 5 matches.
Lesotho shows slight improvement, with 1 win and 1 draw in last 5 games.
Lesotho predicted to win to nil in AFCON qualifier.

Lesotho have been in fair form in recent outings (Getty Images)

The Seychelles are on a lengthy losing streak and have a poor defence. Lesotho have fair form for this first-leg AFCON preliminary round qualifier. Lesotho are predicted to win to nil.

Seychelles have lost 5 consecutive fixtures.
Seychelles have scored 0 goals in 5 matches.
Seychelles have conceded 28 goals in 5 games.
Lesotho have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Lesotho have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Lesotho have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Lesotho have a slight edge with two victories to one against the Seychelles, including one draw in four meetings.

Seychelles Form

Seychelles had no answer in their FIFA World Cup qualification matches played between September and October last year.

They lost 4-0 to Gabon, 5-0 to Kenya, 7-0 to the Ivory Coast, and 7-0 to Gambia.

The Pirates have lost their last five matches consecutively. They scored no goals and conceded 28.

Seychelles have been on a lengthy run without a victory, losing 15 of their last 16 matches, but they have recorded a victory against Lesotho in their few meetings.

Lesotho Form

Lesotho played Malawi in two international friendlies last November, drawing 0-0 and losing 1-0.

Before that, Lesotho contested four FIFA World Cup qualifiers between September and October last year, losing 3-0 to South Africa, 4-0 to Benin, and 2-1 to Nigeria before defeating Zimbabwe 1-0.

Likuena have registered one win in their last five games, including three defeats and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded seven.

Lesotho have shown some improvement in their last four outings, with one win, one draw, and two narrow defeats, giving them the edge over the Seychelles in their first-leg AFCON preliminary round qualifier.

Team News

Seychelles

The Seychelles squad has yet to be announced, but will more than likely comprise the following players:

Goalkeepers: Romeo Padayachy, Carlos Simeon, Ian Ah-Kong

Defenders: Alfie Walters, Warren Mellie, Justin Riaze, Makhan Cissoko, Don Fanchette, Markus Payet

Midfielders: Vince Fred, Anil Dijoux, Elie Sophia, Imra Raheriniaina, Dean Mothe, Jossip Ravignia, Ryan Henriette, Lorenzo Hoareau

Forwards: Brandon Labrosse, Jerone Joubert, Anelka Adela, Samuel Okolie, Tyrone Cadeau, Torry Radegonde

Lesotho

Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane, Leluma Mofoka, Monaheng Ramalefane

Defenders: Thabo Makhele, Thabang Malane, Thabo Mafatle, Mohlomi Makhetha, Rethabile Mokokoane, Fusi Matlabe, Katleho Koaeana, Itumeleng Falene

Midfielders: Kananelo Rapuleng, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Lebohang Lesako, Tsépo Toloane, Thabo Mats'oele, Limpho Ralesupi, Teboho Letsema, Neo Mokhachane, Ts'epang Sefali

Forwards: Motebang Sera, Jane Thabants'o, Katleho Makateng