Lesotho vs Zambia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 July

Lesotho

D L W W L

1st place in Group C

0 - 1

16/07/2023 11:59

Zambia

W W W L L

2nd place in Group B

South Africa Confederations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lesotho vs Zambia on 16 July 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lesotho vs Zambia preview before placing your bet.

Lesotho are currently 1st with 6 points after 3 matches.
Zambia sit 2nd with 6 points from 3 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Zambia, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Lesotho have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/07/2023

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Malawi	9	3	3	0	0	5	0	5
02 Zambia	6	3	2	0	1	6	4	2
03 Comoros	3	3	1	0	2	4	4	0
04 Seychelles	0	3	0	0	3	2	9	-7

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lesotho	6	3	2	0	1	5	4	1
02 Angola	4	3	1	1	1	5	4	1
03 Mozambique	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
04 Mauritius	3	3	1	0	2	1	3	-2

Head To Head

26/03/2023 09:00

Lesotho

0 - 2

Zambia

CAF NC

23/03/2023 11:59

Zambia

3 - 1

Lesotho

CAF NC

08/07/2021 06:00

Zambia

1 - 2

Lesotho

SACC

21/06/2016 11:59

Lesotho

2 - 3

Zambia

INT CF

08/06/2013 09:00

Zambia

4 - 0

Lesotho

WCPAF

24/03/2013 09:00

Lesotho

1 - 1

Zambia

WCPAF

Lesotho

17%

Draw

17%

Zambia

67%

Lesotho Last 6 matches

14/07/2023 09:00

Malawi 1 - 1 Lesotho SACC

12/07/2023 09:00

Angola 4 - 2 Lesotho SACC

10/07/2023 11:59

Mozambique 0 - 1 Lesotho SACC

07/07/2023 09:00

Mauritius 0 - 2 Lesotho SACC

17/06/2023 10:00

Lesotho 0 - 1 Comoros CAF NC

14/06/2023 10:00

Togo 2 - 0 Lesotho INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Zambia

14/07/2023 11:59

South Africa 1 - 2 Zambia SACC

11/07/2023 09:00

Seychelles 2 - 4 Zambia SACC

09/07/2023 09:00

Zambia 2 - 1 Comoros SACC

06/07/2023 11:59

Zambia 0 - 1 Malawi SACC

19/06/2023 16:00

Morocco U23 3 - 1 Zambia INT FRL

17/06/2023 09:00

Zambia 3 - 0 Ivory Coast CAF NC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa Confedera...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lesotho

Zambia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 68 matches

YesNo

21 (31%)47 (69%)

In last 68 matches

NoYes

50 (54%)43 (46%)

Lesotho

Recent matches

Zambia

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(29%)13 32(71%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lesotho

Zambia

Shots

Lesotho

Total shots

7.56 avg / game

Blocked

13 total

Avg. 1.63

Zambia

Total shots

9.17 avg / game

Blocked

28 total

Avg. 1.65

Lesotho Pass Zambia

Total passes

3661

Avg. 282 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

8525

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lesotho

Played games

Zambia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.24

2.25

153

Corners

358

3.85

3.71

252

Throw-ins

355

3.82

0.72

Offsides

0.59

1.06

GK saves

0.90

Lesotho

DISCIPLINARY

Zambia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

106

141

1.52

0.07

0.05

4.22

287

Fouls

421

4.53

2.31

157

Tackles

235

2.53

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How We Build the Lesotho vs Zambia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lesotho vs Zambia on 16 July 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this South Africa Confederations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lesotho vs Zambia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lesotho's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zambia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

South Africa Confederations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live South Africa Confederations Cup standings and the South Africa Confederations Cup form table to understand exactly where Lesotho and Zambia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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