Angola and Lesotho lock horns in a Group B showdown at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 8 June 2025. Angola are defending champions and heavy favourites, but Lesotho arrive with confidence after a winning start and will look to cause an upset.
Check out our Angola vs Lesotho prediction.
Match: Angola vs Lesotho
Competition: COSAFA Cup 2025 – Group B
Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025
Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kick-off: 12:00 CAT
Angola vs Lesotho match preview
Angola began their title defence with a 1–1 draw against Namibia, a result that halted their momentum but kept them unbeaten in the competition. They’ve been strong in COSAFA matches, remaining unbeaten in seven games (5 W, 2 D) since July 2023.
Lesotho got off to a flying start with a 1–0 win over Malawi, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline. However, their away form is mixed: they’ve failed to win six of their last eight away matches and only recorded one win in six games since June 2024
COSAFA Cup prediction: Angola vs Lesotho betting tips
➡️ Angola to Win
Backed by unbeaten COSAFA form, stronger attack, and superior H2H head-to-head record.
⚽ Under 2.5 Goals
Most recent H2H matches hit Under 2.5 and both teams have struggled to score heavily.
🟢 Both Teams to Score – No
Lesotho rarely score more than once, and Angola have several clean sheets; low probability of both scoring.
🔎 Correct Score Prediction: Angola 2–0 Lesotho
Common forecast by experts: Angola wins with a clean sheet.
Angola are firm favourites to secure victory with a clean sheet and Under 2.5 goals on the cards. Any temptation for a Lesotho goal may be misplaced.
Recent Form
Angola (Last 5 COSAFA matches):
- 05 Jun: 1–1 draw vs Namibia
- 2024 run includes 5 wins, 2 draws; scoring average ≈2.8 goals per game
Lesotho (Last 5 matches):
- 05 Jun: 1–0 win vs Malawi
- Only 1 win in last 5, averaging 0.8 goals per game, conceding an average of 1.4
Angola vs Lesotho head-to-head
- Angola have won 8 of the last 13 meetings; Lesotho have won 4, with 1 draw
- In COSAFA Cup direct clashes, Angola lead 5–3 overall and beat Lesotho 3–1 last July in the same tournament
Key Players
🇦🇴 Angola: Crisp in possession, with forwards experienced at international level; they’ve scored 14 goals and conceded 5 in their last 5 COSAFA matches.
🇱🇸 Lesotho: Strong defenders; however, they’ve scored just 4 goals in their last 5 matches and failed to score more than once recently.
