🔊 The second-round Group B clash between Angola and Lesotho promises to be thrilling. The reigning champions dropped points in their opening match, while the visitors clinched a victory to top the group. This encounter holds intrigue: Can Angola reaffirm their intentions of claiming back-to-back championships, or will Lesotho surprise with their resilience?

Head-to-Head

The last official match between the teams took place on 29 December 2024 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Angola were the home side):

• possession: 44% vs 56%;
• corners: 13 vs 1;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 3.

📊Analytical review of previous official encounters between Angola and Lesotho:

• 6 matches played;
• home victories – 3, away victories – 2, draws – 1;
• goals scored (home/away) – 11 to 6;
• average total goals per match – 2.83.

Angola Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on in the COSAFA Cup, featuring Angola as the home side against Namibia. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Here are the match statistics (Angola vs Namibia):

• possession: 45% vs 55%;
• corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• red cards: 1 vs 0;
• shots on target: 6 vs 2.

🔴 In their opening match, the "Black Antelopes" played out a dramatic draw against Namibia. The first half ended goalless, but the second half saw the game heat up. Midway through, midfielder Randy Nteka received a red card. Despite being down to ten men, Angola held their ground and even earned a penalty, which Depu converted in the 90th minute. However, they couldn't hold onto the victory, conceding a goal in the 97th minute and dropping crucial points.

⚫ In the upcoming matches against Lesotho and Malawi, the "Black Antelopes" cannot afford to drop points if they are serious about proving their status as reigning champions and advancing to the playoffs.

🏆 As for the World Cup qualifiers in North America, Angola's campaign is struggling. They sit fourth in Group D after six matches, with one win, four draws, and one loss.

Lesotho Team Overview

The visitors' last official match took place on in the COSAFA Cup, with Malawi as the home side and Lesotho as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.

Here are the match statistics (Lesotho vs Malawi):

• possession: 46% vs 54%;
• corners: 1 vs 2;
• yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
• shots on target: 3 vs 0.

🟢 Lesotho top the group after narrowly defeating Malawi in the opening round. The Crocodiles' lone goal came from Makara Ntaicene, who came off the bench in the 78th minute and found the net by the 83rd. Despite leading the group, Lesotho remain underdogs in the upcoming fixture.

⚪ In the previous COSAFA Cup, the Crocodiles finished at the bottom of their group, managing just one point.

🏆 In the qualifiers for next year's World Cup, Lesotho are competing in Group C of the African qualification and currently sit in fifth place after six matches, with six points: one win, three draws, and two losses.

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Number of encounters – 6;
• Home team wins – 3, Away team wins – 2, Draws – 1.

Statistics: Angola vs Lesotho

• Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
• Wins: 0 vs 2;
• Win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
• Losses: 1 vs 0;
• Draws: 1 vs 0.

Last 10 Matches:

• Wins: 4 vs 3;
• Losses: 2 vs 5;
• Draws: 4 vs 2.

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head

• Average goals scored by home team - 1.83, away team - 1;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.83;
• Both teams scored: overall - 2 times; at the home team's venue - 1 time.

• Total goals under 2.5 hit in 7 of Angola's last 8 matches.
• Total goals under 2.5 hit in 8 of Lesotho's last 9 matches.

Corners Prediction

Angola: Statistics

• Season average total in the tournament - 7.5; at home - 7.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 6.5; at home - 7.83.

Lesotho: Statistics

• Season average total in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; away - 2.

Cards Prediction

Angola: Statistics

• Season average total in the tournament - 0.5; at home - 0.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 0.2; at home - 0.33.

Lesotho: Statistics

• Season average total in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 0.5; away - 0.71.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Number of encounters – 6;
• Both teams scored overall - 2 times;
• At the home team's venue - 1 time.

Statistics: Angola vs Lesotho

• Number of matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
• Number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
• BTTS for Angola at home – 1 (50%);
• BTTS for Lesotho away – 0 (0%).

Last 10 Matches:

• Number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 2;
• BTTS for Angola at home – 4 (67%);
• BTTS for Lesotho away – 2 (29%).