Lesotho vs Morocco Preview and Betting Tips - Atlas Lions Set for Comfortable Victory in AFCON Qualifier
Morocco travel to Lesotho for their second AFCON qualifier, seeking to sustain their impressive momentum. Lesotho, struggling with recent form and back-to-back losses, face a daunting challenge against the top-ranked Atlas Lions. Morocco enter as clear favorites, unbeaten in nine of their last ten matches, and hold a dominant record over Lesotho, including a 7-0 win in their last encounter. Expect Morocco to maintain control and secure another comfortable victory.
- Morocco unbeaten in 9 of last 10 matches; recently beat Lesotho 7-0.
- Lesotho winless in 8 of last 10 matches and struggling to find form.
- Morocco expected to dominate and secure another comfortable win.
- Lesotho vs Morocco AFCON Qualifier Preview
- Key Stats
- Morocco on Top
- Lesotho put of Sorts
- Morocco Looking Superior
- Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Lesotho vs Morocco AFCON Qualifier Preview
Morocco will be aiming to maintain their last winning start to the AFCON qualifiers when they travel to Lesotho for their second Group A clash.
The Atlas Lions have looked imperious lately and should be too strong for the hosts, who are struggling to find their best form.
Key Stats
- Morocco are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Morocco scored seven goals in their last meeting with Lesotho.
- Lesotho are winless in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Lesotho have lost their last two matches in all competitions.
Morocco on Top
Morocco have won the two previous matches against Lesotho, with both meetings coming during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The Atlas Lions picked up a 1-0 away win in the first clash before easing to a 7-0 home victory in the second leg.
Lesotho put of Sorts
Lesotho come into this clash off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Niger in their opening fixture. They fell two goals down before Sera Motebang pulled one back from the penalty spot late in the second half.
The result means Lesotho are now playing catch-up in the group and will be keen to jump-start their campaign. It was also the second straight loss for the Crocodiles, who suffered a 4-0 defeat to Kenya in a friendly.
Lesotho’s overall form has been poor lately, having failed to win eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Among the results for Bob Mafoso’s team in this run is a 4-0 defeat to Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Morocco Looking Superior
Morocco were victorious in their opening fixture as they eased to a 2-0 home win over Gabon. They were mostly untroubled in the contest, with goals in each half from Noussair Mazraoui and Soufiane Rahimi earning them all three points.
That was a solid start to the campaign for Morocco, who are the number one ranked team in Africa. Mohamed Ouahbi's team generally breezes through most qualifiers and will be targeting a similar outcome this time around.
Things have been pretty smooth for Morocco lately, having gone unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Among the results for the Atlas Lions is a 3-0 victory over Canada during the World Cup, while they also eased past Burundi 5-0 in a friendly in June.
Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Lesotho (5-4-1): Sekhoane Moreane; Itumeleng Falene, Mohlomi Makhetha, Thabo Makhele, Rethabile Mokokoane, Katleho Koaeane; Neo Mokhachane, Tsepo Toloane, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Thabo Lesoaoana; Sera Motebang.
Thabo Lesoaoana was a halftime substitute for Lesotho last time out and could earn a start here. Thabo Makhele should feature at the back while Motebang is expected to lead the line once again after netting his team's only goal against Niger.
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Yassine Bounou; Ali Maamar, Issa Diop, Nayef Aguerd, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Ayoub Bouaddi, Ilias Akomach, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Soufiane Rahimi.
Striker Rahimi scored off the bench in the opening fixture and could earn a start in this one. Ayoub Bouaddi should feature in midfield while Issa Diop and Nayef Aguerd are set to maintain their centre-back partnership.
Verdict
Lesotho have found things difficult lately and given their poor record at this level, should be no match for the visitors.
Morocco look imperious at the moment and having earned a comfortable victory in the last meeting with the hosts, a similar outcome is expected on the cards here.
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