Botswana face Zambia in a crucial Group D fixture on 11 June 2025, kicking off at 15:00 CAT at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. Botswana are chasing a win to stay in semi-final contention, while Zambia are eliminated and playing only for pride.
Check out our COSAFA Cup predictions and sure win predictions today.
Match: Botswana vs Zambia
Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 CAT
Venue: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Bloemfontein (Group D)
Botswana vs Zambia prediction and betting tips
- Result – Botswana to Win
Home side need a victory to advance; most predictions back them with ~45–46% confidence - Under 2.5 Goals
Historical trend: six of last seven meetings under 3 goals, with Botswana’s recent games being low scoringg - Both Teams to Score – No
Zambia haven’t scored in their last two, and Botswana’s clean sheets suggest likely shutout - Correct Score Prediction: Botswana 1–0 Zambia
A tight, low-scoring contest is expected — Botswana to win 1–0, with Under 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score: No being solid betting picks.
COSAFA Cup prediction: Botswana vs Zambia
Botswana pushed hard in earlier games but sit in 2nd place and need a win to progress. They’ve been tight at home, keeping clean sheets in their last two COSAFA matches.
Zambia, already eliminated, have lost their last two games and failed to score in those matches. Despite a historical edge (4 wins in past 6 H2H), they’ve lost momentum this season.
Botswana form, Zambia form
Botswana (Last 5 COSAFA): 0 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss — strong defensively, rare goals.
Zambia (Last 5 overall): Mixed form, confident historically but momentum low.
Head-to-Head (Last 6 meetings):
- Botswana wins: 1
- Zambia wins: 2
- Draws: 3
COSAFA Cup matchups remain low-scoring affairs, often ending in draws.
Players to Watch
- 🇧🇼 Botswana: Recent defensive solidity suggests their center-backs and keeper will be key in shutting Zambia out.
- 🇿🇲 Zambia: Despite form, look out for their usual creative outlets—attack still capable of moments.
