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Botswana vs Zambia Predictions - Botswana to come up short with a draw
In a crucial COSAFA Cup encounter, Botswana faces Zambia with a must-win mandate to progress from Group D. Despite Botswana's recent good form and defensive strength, the match promises intensity. Botswana has no victories in past encounters against Zambia, highlighting the challenge. Meanwhile, Zambia, the reigning champions, faced disruptions and cannot advance, potentially making them unpredictable. With both teams having drawn their openers, a 1-1 draw remains a likely outcome, as Botswana seeks to exploit spaces left by a Zambian side with nothing to lose.
- Botswana must win against Zambia in COSAFA Cup to progress.
- Botswana has drawn 3 of their last 5 matches; Zambia lost the last 2.
- Predicted result: 1-1 draw as both teams bring their tactical best.
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Botswana to drop out with a draw (Getty Images)
Botswana vs Zambia Predictions
Botswana must chase a win in this fixture while Zambia cannot progress regardless of the result. However, with Botswana chasing, it should leave some space for the Zambians to exploit. My best bet is for this to end 1-1.
- Botswana vs Zambia Predictions
- Head to Head
- Botswana Form
- Botswana Squad
- Zambia Form
- Zambia Squad
- Botswana have kept a clean sheet in their last 2 matches.
- Botswana have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Zambia have lost their last 2 matches.
- Zambia have failed to score in their last 2 matches.
Head to Head
These two have played 13 times with Botswana winning just once and Zambia six. The rest have ended level.
Botswana Form
Botswana come into this final Group D match of the 2025 COSAFA Cup second on the table. They have a point to their name and simply must win to progress.
Coming into the Tournament, Botswana had a decent run of results, drawing 1-1 against Mauritania and Egypt in AFCON qualifiers late last year. They then lost 3-1 to Algeria in March during the World Cup qualifiers but bounced back to beat Somalia 2-0 a week later.
In their opening fixture at the COSAFA Cup, Botswana drew 0-0 against Comoros. There were few chances for either side in that game.
Botswana Squad
Goalkeepers: Victor James, Jovan Nikolic, Kenneth Mmoko, Karamelo Kgosipula
Defenders: Thabo Babutsi, Tebogo Kopelang, Obakeng Senona, Bonna Sepako, Leruo Rallala, Botsile Sakana, Benson Mangolo, Atamelang Lesogo
Midfielders: Shaun Theron, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ricky Ratlhogo, Boniface Ramolale, Gape Thibedi, Tawane Mbakile, Ofentse Mbalwa, Obakeng Ramothlwa
Forwards: Oarabile Sekwal, Tshepo Keselebale, Eric Ookame, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Thabiso Bante, Lizo Skweyiya, Bame MorwalelaShaun Theron, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ricky Ratlhogo, Boniface Ramolale, Gape Thibedi, Tawane Mbakile
Zambia Form
Zambia are bottom of Group D and cannot qualify for the semi-final regardless of this result. They are the defending champions but unfortunately fell into a group with only three teams, leaving little room for error.
Zambia have had a lot of games cancelled in in 2024 due to warzones in various countries in Africa. In March, they played a friendly against Russia, losing 5-0. Up to this tournament, that was their only fixture this year.
In their opener against Comoros, Zambia had their chances but failed to take any. They lost the fixture 1-0.
Zambia Squad
Goalkeepers: Victor Chabu, Willard Mwanza, Charles Kalumba
Defenders: Mathews Chabala, Killian Kanguluma, Chitoshi Chinga, Mathews Banda, Brian Chilimina, John Chishimba, Owen Mwamba, Zachariah Chilongoshi
Midfielders: Dickson Chapa, Frederick Mulambia, Austin Muwowo, Abraham Siankombo, Kelvin Kapumbu, David Simukonda, Owen Tembo, Saddam Yusuf Phiri
Forwards: Albert Kangwanda, Andrew Phiri, Jimmy Mukeya, Ricky Banda
Verdict
I am backing this match to end in a 1-1 draw.
Draw
Result
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1-1 Draw
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