Mozambique vs Botswana Prediction and Betting Tips | July 2nd 2024

The stakes are high in Group A of the COSAFA Cup as Mozambique and Botswana square off in the group finale on Tuesday. With all four sides in Group A level on two points, we anticipate a thriving contest at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium as the two nations look to reach the knockout stages.

Mozambique were made to rue their lack of sting in front of goal as they were held to a goalless draw by Eswatini on Saturday.

This followed an impressive 1-1 stalemate with host nation South Africa in the Group A curtain-raiser at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 26.

Chiquinho Conde’s men will head into Tuesday’s game desperate for all three points as they look to avoid a repeat of last year’s disappointing COSAFA Cup group-stage exit.

Botswana were also dumped out of the tournament in the group stage last year, when they picked up four points from three matches in Group A.

Like Mozambique, Didier Gomes Da Rosa’s side were involved in a share of the spoils for a second consecutive game on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with Namibia.

Botswana are currently third in Group A with two points from a possible six alongside group rivals Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini.

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Mozambique vs Botswana Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 13 wins from the last 19 meetings between the sides, Mozambique boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Botswana have picked up just three wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on three occasions.
• Conde’s men boast a 100% record over Botswana in the COSAFA Cup, having won each of their four meetings since January 1998.
• Botswana are unbeaten in four of their last five competitive matches, claiming two wins and two draws since November 2024.
• Mozambique have lost just one of their last eight matches in all competitions while claiming two wins and five draws since the turn of the year.

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Mozambique vs Botswana Prediction

With 13 wins in their previous 19 encounters, Mozambique have enjoyed the better of this fixture and are firm favorites on Tuesday.

While we expect Botswana to put up a fight, we are backing Conde’s side to come away with all three points at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium.

Prediction: Mozambique 2-1 Botswana

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Mozambique vs Botswana Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Mozambique to win

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of their last five encounters)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been five or more bookings in their last five meetings)