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Eswatini vs Botswana Predictions - Bostwana set to extend unbeaten run over Eswatini

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 25 Jun 2024

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Brad Newcomb 25 Jun 2024

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Eswatini vs Botswana tips for Wednesday's Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup Group A match (15:00 SAST)
Botswana have never lost to their opponents in the COSAFA Cup
Can Eswatini start their campaign on a winning note?

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Botswana have never lost to their opponents in the COSAFA Cup (Getty Images)

Eswatini vs Botswana Predictions

Both nations failed to make it out of the group stages at the 2023 COSAFA Cup but will look to make inroads this year. Eswatini have struggled to win lately, and Botswana have a superior record over them. 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 lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures (COSAFA Cup).
Eswatini have scored 4 goals in 5 matches (COSAFA Cup).
Eswatini have conceded 7 goals in 5 games COSAFA Cup).
Botswana have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures (COSAFA Cup).
Botswana have scored 5 goals in 5 games (COSAFA Cup).
Botswana have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches (COSAFA Cup).

Head to Head

Botswana have a commanding lead of four victories to none over Eswatini, including two draws in six meetings in the COSAFA Cup.

Eswatini Form

After reaching the quarter-finals at the 2022 edition of the COSAFA Cup, Eswatini did not fare as well last year, picking up a 2-1 victory over Namibia, but they lost their opener against Botswana 1-0 and their final group game against South Africa 2-1.

Sihlangu Semnikati have recorded one win in their last five matches, including three defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded six.

Eswatini have lost four of their last five COSAFA Cyp fixtures, including one victory. They scored four goals and let in seven at the back.

Eswatini face a tough assignment in their opening game against Botswana, as they have lost four of their six encounters against their opponents in this competition, including two draws.

Eswatini Team News & Injuries

Head coach Sifiso Ntibane has a 26-man squad for the 2024 COSAFA Cup.

Goalkeepers: Sibusiso Dlamini, Colani Dlamini, Siyabonga Magagula

Defenders: Xolani Dlamini, Philiswa Newman, Mxolisi Manana, Siphosethu Mabilisa, Simanga Masangane, Nkosingiphile Silenge, Nkosingiphile Shongwe, Gift Gamedze

Midfielders: Bongiswa Dlamini, Kwakhe Thwala, Neliswa Dlamini, Innocent Dlamini, Junior Magagula, Leon Manyisa

Forwards: Thubelihle Mavuso, Bongwa Matsebula, Sizolwethu Shabalala, Sibonginkhosi Dlamini, Ayanda Gadlela, Sambulo Simelane, Wandile Simelane

Botswana Form

Botswana defeated Eswatini 1-0 in their opening game at the COSAFA Cup last year but lost 2-1 to hosts South Africa and drew 0-0 against Namibia, ending their chance of making it to the knockout stages.

Botswana have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including one loss and three draws. They scored four goals and conceded two.

The Zebras have won two of their last five COSAFA Cup games, including two losses and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded four.

Botswana have had their opponent's number in the COSAFA Cup and will fancy their chances to win their opening Group A match against Eswatini, who have lost often in this competition lately.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Head coach Didier Da Rosa named a 27-man provisional squad for the 2024 edition of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Goalkeepers: Victor James, Jovan Nikolic, Kenneth Mmoko, Karamelo Kgosipula

Defenders: Thabo Babutsi, Tebogo Kopelang, Obakeng Senono, Bonno Sepako, Leruo Ratlala, Botsile Sakana, Benson Mangolo, Atamelang Lesogo

Midfielders: Shaun Theron, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ricky Ratlhogo, Boniface Ramolale, Gape Thibedi, Tawana Mbakile, Ofentse Mbaiwa, Obakeng Ramotlhwa

Forwards: Oarabile Sekwai, Tshepo Keselebale, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Eric Ookame, Thabiso Bante, Lizo Skweyiya, Bame Morwalela

Verdict

Eswatini v Botswana

Botswana have never tasted defeat against Eswatini in the COSAFA Cup and is tipped to start their campaign with a win-to-nil victory and a 1-0 scoreline at full-time.

Botswana Win to Nil

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