Lesotho vs Seychelles Prediction 29.03.2026 | AFCON Qualification
Lesotho
Kick off:
Date:
Seychelles
1
1.34
X
4.40
2
7.50
Contents
- Competition: AFCON
- Date: 29th March 2026
- Kick-off: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CEST
- Venue: Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium)
Sunday afternoon has a slightly odd feel to it, with Lesotho facing Seychelles in an AFCON preliminary clash. It’s the second leg, and honestly, there’s no room for caution now. One side moves on, the other goes home. Both games are set at Toyota Stadium in South Africa because Setsoto Stadium falls short of CAF rules. Not perfect for the Crocodiles, sure, but the surface is steady. You do start to wonder how that neutral setting might shape the tempo.
Lesotho vs Seychelles Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Seychelles
0 : 0
Lesotho
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Lesotho
1 : 1
Seychelles
Cosafa Cup
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Lesotho
3 : 1
Seychelles
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Seychelles
0 : 0
Lesotho
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Lesotho
2 : 1
Seychelles
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Seychelles
2 : 0
Lesotho
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Before the first leg ended 0-0 in March, the teams had faced off five times. Lesotho claimed two victories, Seychelles managed one, and two finished as draws. Across those six encounters, the average goals per match was just under two, at 1.83.
Lesotho team overview
The Crocodiles are coming off their most successful AFCON qualifying run ever, even though they missed out on the World Cup.
Finishing fourth in Group C with 12 points from 10 matches, Bob Atang Mafoso’s side showed a stubborn streak. Their campaign opened with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe, and that kind of grit has stayed with them, although scoring remains a struggle.
In their last three games, they’ve drawn twice and failed to find the net each time, a concern given they need a decisive win on Sunday.
The squad is anchored by veteran goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane of Orbit College FC, who boasts 37 caps and even one rare goal. Expect Mafoso to rely on defensive organization and set-piece opportunities if the Crocodiles hope to break through.
Last matches of Lesotho
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Seychelles
0 : 0
Lesotho
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Lesotho
0 : 1
Malawi
Friendly International
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Lesotho
0 : 0
Malawi
Friendly International
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Lesotho
1 : 0
Zimbabwe
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Lesotho
1 : 2
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Seychelles team overview
The Pirates endured a brutal World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing last in their group with zero points. They scored only twice while conceding 53 across ten matches.
Ralph Jean-Louis’ men closed that campaign with consecutive 7-0 defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia. Confidence is thin, and scoring has been almost impossible—they’ve failed to score in their last seven games.
Against Lesotho, they have shown flashes but remain limited offensively, failing to score in two of the last four encounters with the Crocodiles. Captain Lorenzo Hoareau remains a steadying presence in midfield, tasked with keeping the team organized and moving the ball forward.
Jean-Louis will hope for a disciplined defensive display, but breaking through Lesotho’s backline may be a bigger challenge than it looks.
Last matches of Seychelles
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Seychelles
0 : 0
Lesotho
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Seychelles
0 : 7
Gambia
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Seychelles
0 : 7
Ivory Coast
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Kenya
5 : 0
Seychelles
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Seychelles
0 : 4
Gabon
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Prediction
It’s hard to picture anything open or flowing here, honestly. The Crocodiles have looked blunt in front of goal, blanking in three straight games. The Pirates are not much better, seven matches now without scoring, which starts to say something. You might expect tension over flair. Their recent meetings back that up too, usually tight and low on chances. So yes, a 0-0 draw feels likely, even if football can surprise.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals
- Lesotho scored just two goals in their last nine matches.
- Seychelles failed to score in each of their last seven matches.
- Three of the last four meetings between Lesotho and Seychelles ended with under 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Lesotho - Seychelles
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
2.09
