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Mozambique Botswana betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this fixture is the occurrence of several goals. While Mozambique is expected to control most of the game, both teams have a habit of producing very open matches, with numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Therefore, betting on the “Over 2 Goals” market in this game is a solid option.
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Preview
Mozambique and Botswana meet , in a match for this stage of the WC Qualification Africa (Group Stage). The head‑to‑head history of the last 3 years favours the home team, since in the last 2 matches they won 1 and tied 1. Botswana registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis Mozambique

The home team is currently in the 2nd position, with 12 points won, after 4 wins and 3 losses. In the penultimate round, they have lost an away match against Algeria by (5‑1). In the last round, they have lost an away match against Uganda by (4‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. Mozambique has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 6 of the last 7 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 9 of the last 10 have ended with Over 1,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 7 of their 15 matches, and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (16'‑30').

The Mozambique national team enters this match following a 4-0 defeat away to Uganda, marking their second consecutive loss in this qualification phase. The side, managed by Chiquinho Conde, is expected to maintain their usual 4-3-3 formation, with Geny Catamo, Witi and Stanley Ratifo leading the attack. Offensively, the team tends to favour the left flank, where Bruno Langa stands out for his ability to provide width and create imbalances. All players are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Ernan Siluane, Reinildo Mandava, Feliciano Jone, Bruno Langa, Diogo Calila, Edson Sitoe, Geny Catamo, Ricardo Guimarães, Alfonso Amade, Witiness Quembo, Stanley Ratifo.
Coach: Luís Gonçalves.

Analysis Botswana

The away team is currently in the 3rd position, with 9 points won, after 3 wins and 4 losses. In the penultimate round, they have won a home match agaisnt Somalia by (2‑0). In the last round, they have lost an away match against Algeria by (3‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 7 goals scored and 22 conceded; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded. In the last 8 away matches Botswana has won 2, tied 3 and lost 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 7 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 6 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 6 of the last 8 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals.

The Botswana national team enters this match following a 3-1 defeat away to Algeria, marking their second loss in the last three games of this qualification phase. The only goal for the team was scored by Tebogo Kopelang. The visiting side usually lines up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Rudolph Mpho Kgaswane, Thero Setsile and Gilbert Baruti leading the attack. Midfielder Thabang Sesinyi plays a key role in controlling the game and distributing decisive passes to the forwards. All players are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Keoagile Kgosipula, Tebogo Kopelang, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Kitso Mangolo, Alford Velaphi, Mothusi Cooper, Lebogang Ditsile, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Thabo Maponda, Tumisang Orebonye, Mpho Kgaswane.
Coach: A. Amrouche.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Mozambique vs Botswana match, on 8 September 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Handicap, Over 2 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Mozambique Botswana match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Mozambique at with 81% of the tips.

 

WC Qualification Africa - 2026

  • 96% 262 / 273 Games

  • Home team wins 43.13%
  • Draws 21.76%
  • Away team wins 35.11%
  • Over 1.5 68.32%
  • Over 2.5 44.66%
  • Over 3.5 24.81%
  • Goals 659
  • Goals /match 2.52
  • Goals /match home 1.35
  • Goals /match away 1.17
  • Both teams score 37.02%
  • Goals after 80' 13.51%
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