Angola vs Lesotho Predictions - Angola set to return to winning ways in COSAFA Cup

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Jun 2025

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Brad Newcomb 06 Jun 2025

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Angola are on a 7-match unbeaten run in the COSAFA Cup.
Lesotho have one win in their last 5 games in the competition.
Angola is predicted to win, with both teams expected to score.

Angola are on a lengthy unbeaten run in the COSAFA Cup ( Getty Images)

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Angola vs Lesotho Predictions

Angola vs Lesotho Predictions
Head to Head
Angola Form
Angola Team News & Injuries
Lesotho Form
Lesotho Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Angola dropped points in their opener, but they have often won their matches in this competition lately. Lesotho got their campaign off to a winning start but lost to Angola in the COSAFA Cup last year. Angola is predicted to win with BTTS.

Angola have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures (COSAFA Cup).
Angola have scored 14 goals in 5 games (COSAFA Cup).
Angola have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches (COSAFA Cup).
Lesotho have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures (COSAFA Cup).
Lesotho have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches (COSAFA Cup).
Lesotho have conceded 7 goals in 5 games (COSAFA Cup).

Head to Head

Angola have a slight edge with five victories to three over Lesotho in eight meetings in the COSAFA Cup.

Angola beat Lesotho 3-1 during the group stages at the 2024 COSAFA Cup.

Angola Form

Angola were on course to win their opening COSAFA Cup group stage match against Namibia but had to settle for a share of the spoils after the score ended 1-1.

Angola had no answer in the first half against Namibia, going into the break with the score unchanged since kick-off.

Angola had opportunities to score in the second half before being awarded a penalty late in the match. They took the lead in the first minute of stoppage time, only to see Namibia equalise six minutes later.

Angola had 45% possession and nine shots in the game, with six attempts on target.

Palancas Negras have won four of their last five fixtures in the COSAFA Cup, including two losses. They scored 14 goals and conceded five.

Angola are on a seven-match unbeaten run in the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, which includes five victories and two draws, giving them the advantage over Lesotho to pocket their first three points in this year's competition.

Angola Team News & Injuries

Depú Lépua scored the penalty against Namibia.

Goalkeepers: Neblú, Agostinho Calunga, António Dominique Rui

Defenders: Alexandre Abel, Mindinho, Buatu, Jordy Gaspar, Leonel Cambuta, Caica, Sami, Vidinho, Hossi e Mabelé

Midfielders: Aguinaldo Matias, Além, Higino Capitango, Joca, Show, Keliano, Pedro Agostinho, Pedro Bondo, Randy Nteka

Forwards: Zine Salvador, Gilberto, Milson, Chico Banza, Ilídio Panda, Kaporal, Depú Lépua

Lesotho Form

Lesotho secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Malawi mid-week, ending their four-match run without a win in the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Lesotho had moments to score in the first half against Malawi but went into the break with the score level at 0-0.

Lesotho continued to create chances and broke the deadlock with a goal in the 83rd minute to beat Malawi.

Likuena had 45% possession and eight shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Lesotho did not win a fixture in Group C of the 2024 COSAFA Cup after drawing 1-1 against the Seychelles, losing 2-1 to Namibia and 3-1 to eventual champions Angola.

The Crocodiles have registered one win in their last five fixtures in the COSAFA Cup, including three defeats and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded seven.

Lesotho will be out for revenge after being defeated by Angola in last year's competition, but it will be tough as their opponents have not lost in the COSAFA Cup since 2023.

Lesotho Team News & Injuries

Makara Ntaitsane scored the late winner against Malawi.

Goalkeepers: Seahlolo Mosoeu, Leluma Mofoka, Nthebe Majoro

Defenders: Mphale Mphalaole, Mohlomi Makhetha, Leluma Phosholi, Thato Sefoli, Thabo Makhele, Thabang Malane, Fusi Matlabe

Midfielders: Kananelo Rapuleng, Mokoteli Mohapi, Tholang Makuru, Paseka Maile, Tumelo Shai, Ts'epo Toloane, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Limpho Ralesupi, Teboho Letsema, Lehlohonolo Fothoame

Forwards: Khaketla Matamane, Teboho Masuoane, Makara Ntaitsane