Benin vs Lesotho: Prediction and odds on the Match on 09 September 2025
Benin and Lesotho will battle at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Tuesday as the hosts look to continue their fight for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Benin are winless in their last eight games in all competitions, while Lesotho are winless in four of their last five games on the road. Who will win? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.
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Benin: form and statistics
Benin secured a much-needed 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in their last game to boost their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes. Steve Mounie scored the only goal of the game in the 77th minute. Prior to this win, the Cheetahs had remained winless in their last eight games in all competitions, losing four and drawing four. Regardless, they sit second in Group C with eleven points in seven games, scoring seven goals and conceding seven. They are five points behind table toppers South Africa. If Nigeria can beat South Africa in the other game of the group, and Benin can iron out a win here, the point gap will be reduced to just two. The Squirrels have had a decent run, with three wins and two draws in their seven games played so far.
Benin: Team News and Lineup
Gernot Rohr will continue with his 4-3-3 formation in this must-win game. The coach will keep his faith in Marcel Dandjinou in between the sticks. Yohan Roche and Abdoul Rachid Moumini are expected to start from the side of the defence. The trio of Steve Mounié, Andréas Hountondji, and Candas Bah Yovo Fiogbe are expected to lead the attack.
Benin Expected Lineup
Marcel Dandjinou; Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani, David Kiki, Abdul Rachid Moumini; Junior Olaitan Ishola, Hassane IMourane, Sessi d’almeida; Steve Mounié, Andréas Hountondji, Candas Bah Yovo Fiogbe
👤 Head Coach: Gernot Rohr
Lesotho: form and statistics
Lesotho suffered a 3-0 loss to South Africa in their last game, and during this period, they dashed their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes. The Crocodiles have performed poorly in these qualifiers, having secured just one win in their seven games played so far. They sit 5th on the table with six points in seven games, scoring four goals and conceding eight. They are ten points behind table toppers South Africa.
Lesotho: Team News and Lineup
Just like the hosts, the Crocodiles do not have any injury concerns going into this game. With this, I expect coach Leslie Notši to start Sekhoane Moerane in goal, and the duo of Fusi Matlabe and R. Mokokoana are expected to marshal the defence.
Lesotho Expected Lineup
A cage in mosque; Thabo Makhele, fusi power, R. Rejoice, Rejoice with Malane; Lucky founts, L. Matsau, Neo Mokechane; Forgiveness in the bear, kitchen, t. The best.
👤 Head coach: Leslie Notši
Benin vs Lesotho: head-to-head statistics
Benin and Lesotho have played three times in their history, with Benin winning once and the two other games ending goalless.
Benin vs Lesotho: Betting Tips & Odds
- Benin are winless in their last eight games in all competitions, while Lesotho are winless in four of their last five games on the road. A draw is available at 3.78 odds on 1xBet;
- Lesotho failed to score in each of their last three games. A repeat of this result is available at 1.71 odds on 1xBet;
- All three games between the two sides ended with fewer than two goals. 1xBet offers 1.60 odds for this game to see fewer than three goals;
- One side has kept a clean sheet in six of the last ten games of Benin. This option is available at 1.40 odds on Bet365.
Benin vs Lesotho match prediction, 09 September 2025
This clash is no doubt a must-win clash for the hosts. However, I won’t be forced to back them in this clash. Although they started these qualifiers on a good note but their recent form was below par before they won their last game. While they look ready to fight for a place in the World, having won their last game, they are yet to convince me that they are ready for business. Nevertheless, the visitors are not a good side to back, having failed to score in their last three games. I am not expecting any miracle, which is why I expect them to fire blanks in this clash.
Our match prediction: Total 2: Under 0.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.71 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Benin to win or draw and Under 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.67 in the Betway bookmaker.
Our final betting tip on the match: Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.