National Football Team: Ivory Coast vs Lesotho, Lineup Preview, Live Score, Prediction of the Results, and Important Information for this Africa Nations Cup: Round of qualification, Group H. This match will begin at 16:00 UTC today on 9th Sep 2023.
Match Preview
The hosts were last in action when they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Zambia in an AFCON qualifier in June.
Serge Aurier’s own goal gave Chipolopolo the lead, while second-half goals from Patson Daka and Kings Kangwa secured victory.
Meanwhile, Lesotho suffered a 1-0 loss to Zambia in the COSAFA Cup final in July. Libamba Moyela’s 78th minute strike was the difference between the sides.
Likuena will once again focus on the qualifiers where they lost 1-0 away to Comoros in their last game.
The loss left them bottom of Group H with only one point from five games and eliminated from the finals. Ivory Coast is second with 10 points.
Ivory Coast vs Lesotho Live Score and Lineup
Live score will be released if available when the match starts. Official lineups will be updated before kickoff.
Also, check DR Congo vs Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 09/09/2023
Ivory Coast National Football Team Predicted Starting Lineup
- C. Folly
- S. Deli
- E. Bailly
- S. Aurier
- G. Konan
- I. Doumbia
- 1. Sangaré
- F. Kessié
- J. Bamba
- J. Krasso
- C. Kouame
Also, check Zambia vs Ivory Coast Lineups: Preview Jun 17 2023
Lesotho National Football Team Predicted Starting Lineup
- M. Seahlolo
- Tseka
- Makhetha
- Malane
- Mokokoane
- Toloane
- Mkwanazi
- Fothoane
- Makha
- Sefali
- Lebina
Also, check Lineup for Mauritius vs Mozambique: COSAFA Group C 12.07.2023
Head-to-Head Record
This is only the second meeting between the parties.
Their only meeting took place in a reverse qualification when the points were shared in a goalless draw.
In six of Ivory Coast’s last eight matches, at least one team has failed to find the back of the net.
Lesotho have scored less than three goals in seven of their last eight matches.
Lesotho are winless in five 2023 AFCON qualifiers. Four of Lesotho’s last six matches have been played at half-time.
(Recommended: Lesotho vs Comoros lineups 17 Jun: Preview)
Ivory Coast vs Lesotho Prediction
Ivory Coast have already booked a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations by virtue of their hosting status. However, the Elephants will be looking to end their qualification campaign with a win and usurp Zambia as group winners.
Lesotho put in a memorable performance in the COSAFA Cup, but finished last in their AFCON qualifying group for the second time in a row.
We are backing Ivory Coast to get a comfortable win on top of a clean sheet.
Results Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-0 Lesotho
