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Eswatini vs Botswana Predictions - Bostwana to kick off COSAFA Cup campaign with a win

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Jul 2023

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Eswatini vs Botswana tips for Wednesday's Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup Group A match (15:00 SAST)
Botswana reached the 2022 COSAFA Cup plate final
Can Eswatini defeat Botswana for the first time in the COSAFA Cup?

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Botswana to take three points (Getty Images)

Eswatini vs Botswana Predictions

Eswatini and Bostwana reached the quarter-finals at the 2022 COSAFA Cup and will look to make further inroads in this edition. Both teams have struggled to win lately, but Botswana has an excellent record over Eswatini in this competition. Botswana is predicted to win to nil.

Eswatini vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
Eswatini Form
Eswatini Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries

Eswatini have won 2 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Eswatini are winless in 7 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Eswatini have scored 2 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Botswana have won 1 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Botswana have never lost to Eswatini in the COSAFA Cup
Botswana have scored 3 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Botswana have a commanding lead of 15 victories compared to six over Eswatini, with nine draws in 30 meetings across all competitions.

Botswana defeated Eswatin 2-0 in the plate semi-final at the 2022 edition of the Cosafa Cup.

Botswana have never lost to Eswatini in the COSAFA Cup, which includes three victories and two draws.

Eswatini Form

Eswatini had a poor run of results in the Africa of Cup of Nations qualifiers this year, drawing 0-0 away to Cape Verde before losing 2-0 at home in the reverse fixture in March, including going down by two goals to nil against Togo in June.

Sihlangu Semnikati have won two of their last ten internationals, including four losses and four draws. Additionally, they have not scored in five of their previous six fixtures.

Eswatinis' last five results across all competitions are drew, drew, drew, lost, and lost, scoring two goals and letting five.

Eswatini have struggled to win since their appearance at the COSAFA Cup last year, as the goals have dried up. They have a tough assignment ahead, as Botswana have had their number when they have clashed in this competition.

Eswatini Team News & Injuries

Coach Dominic Kunene has admitted his team is in a tough group, but they will put in their best effort to do well in the tournament.

Siboniso 'Gaxa' Ngwenya is out injured, whilst Philani Mkhonto returns to the squad after missing the match against Togo.

Goalkeepers: Ncamiso Dlamini, Xolani Gama, Sandanezwe Mathabela

Defenders: Lindo Mkhonta, Mlamuli Msibi, Sihlangu Mkhwanazi, Siboniso Mamba, Sibongakonkhe Silenge, Mcolisi Manana, Vusi Vilakati, Lucky Gamedze, S'manga Masangane, Mpendulo Tfomo

Midfielders: Mzwandile Mabelesa, Sifiso Matse, Neliswa Dlamini, Kwakhe Tfwala, Bongwa Matsebula, Mxolisi Mkhontfo

Forwards: Mthokozisi Gwebu, Sabelo Ndzinisa, Fanelo Mamba, Philani Mkhontfo

Botswana Form

Botswana had unsuccessful AFCON qualifying fixtures this year, losing back-to-back against Equatorial Guinea 2-0 away and 3-2 at home in March before bouncing back with a 1-0 home victory over Libya in June, their first triumph since last year's COSAFA Cup.

Botswana have secured one victory in ten matches, including six defeats and three draws.

The Zebras' last five results across all competitions are lost, lost, lost, lost, and won, scoring three goals and conceding seven.

Despite Botswana's lack of form, they will relish the chance to pocket all the points in their opening COSAFA Cup group match against Eswatini, as they have an excellent record against their opponents in this competition.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Coach Mogomotsi Mpote has stated the morale is high in his camp, and everything is going well in preparation for their match against Eswatini.

Lizo Kitso Skweyiya has been added to the squad for this edition of the COSAFA Cup.

Goalkeepers: Lesenya Malapela, Thabo Motswagole

Defenders: Alford Velaphi, Tebogo Kopelang, Goitseone Legopelo, Thabang Khuduga, Benson Mangolo, Thato Kebue, Thabo Nico Babutsi

Midfielders: Godiraone Modingwane, Gofaone Mabaya, Obakeng Ramotlhwa, Olebogeng Ramotse, Gape Thibedi, Oarabile Sekwai, Thaband Aphiri, Lebogang Ditsele, Shaun Theron

Forwards: Eric Ookame, Monty Enosa, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Lethabo Ogotseng, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Tawana Mbakile, Lizo Kitso Skweyiya

Verdict

Eswatini v Botswana

Botswana is tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory over Eswatini due to their superior record over their opponents, with a 1-0 score at the final whistle.

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