Malawi vs Lesotho Predictions - Malawi to win their COSAFA Cup opener

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 03 Jun 2025

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Brad Newcomb 03 Jun 2025

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Malawi had a strong showing in 2023, reaching COSAFA semi-finals.
Lesotho struggled in 2024, failing to win a group stage match.
Malawi expected to secure a 2-0 win-to-nil over Lesotho in COSAFA Cup.

Malawi reched the semi-finals of the 2023 COSAFA Cup ( Getty Images)

Malawi vs Lesotho Predictions

Malawi vs Lesotho Predictions
Head to Head
Malawi Form
Malawi Team News & Injuries
Lesotho Form
Lesotho Team News & Injuries

Malawi did not feature at the 2024 COSAFA Cup but made the semi-finals the previous year, losing to their opponents on penalties. Lesotho failed to win a match in last year's competition. Malawi is predicted to win to nil.

Malawi have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures (COSAFA Cup).
Malawi have scored 6 goals in 5 games (COSAFA Cup).
Malawi have conceded 1 goal 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 8 goals in 5 games (COSAFA Cup).

Head to Head

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

Malawi Form

Malawi last featured in the COSAFA Cup in 2023, where they beat eventual champions Zambia 1-0, the Seychelles 2-0, and the Comoros 2-0 in the group stages.

Malawi lost 3-0 on penalties in the semi-final against Lesotho after the score ended 1-1 and 5-3 on penalties against South Africa in the third-place playoff after the score ended 0-0.

The Flames have won three of their last five fixtures in the COSAFA Cup, including two losses. They netted six goals and conceded one.

Malawi played well in the 2023 edition of the competition and will be out for revenge against Lesotho after losing on penalties in the semi-finals.

Malawi Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Richard Chimbamba, George Chikooka, Lucky Tizola

Defenders: Mark Lameck, Maxwell Paipi, Fanizo Mwansambo, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Andrew Jovinala, Blessings Mpokera, Washali Jaziya, Timothy Silwimba

Midfielders: Yakho Singo, Chawanangwa Gumbo, Wongani Lungu, Charles Nkhoma, Zebron Kalima, Blessings Singini, Oscar Petro

Forwards: Zeliati Nkhoma, Olson Kanjira, Wisdom Mpinganjira, Gaddie Chirwa, Promise Kamwendo, Chikumbutso Salima, Allen Chihana

Lesotho Form

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 secured one win in their last five fixtures in the COSAFA Cup, including three losses and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded eight.

Likuena have defeated Malawi in their previous two meetings in this competition, but they did not enjoy much success in the 2024 COSAFA Cup.

Lesotho Team News & Injuries

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

Verdict

Malawi v Lesotho

Malawi did well in their previous outing in the COSAFA Cup and are tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory against Lesotho with a 2-0 score.

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