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by Devesh Jaganath | in World Cup Predictions
On Monday, we’re off to Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto, where Mozambique will be playing host to Botswana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Os Mambas are in third place in CAF Group G, while Dipitse are fifth. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Mozambique are currently on 12 points after seven games. With six points separating them from top spot, a defeat here will end their hopes of finishing first if Algeria win their next match.
Os Mambas enter this clash off the back of a crushing 4-0 defeat against Uganda on Friday and have now conceded nine goals in their last two games in this competition.
The hosts won their last two home games in this competition (W2 D1), but they have only kept one clean sheet in these qualifiers (home and away).
Meanwhile, Botswana have taken nine points from their seven games so far, meaning a defeat here will almost guarantee they will not be able to finish in the top two.
The Zebras suffered a 3-1 defeat to Algeria on Friday night. Tebogo Kopelang scored their only goal, and he now has two goals in their last three matches in this competition.
The visitors' only away win in qualifying came against Somalia last June (W1 D2). They are winless in their last six matches against this opponent.
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The Best Betting Odds for Mozambique v Botswana Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.83 | 3.3 | 4.75 |
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1.83 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
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1.85 | 3 | 4.6 |
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1.83 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
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1.8 | 3.2 | 4.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Mozambique and Botswana?
Our prediction for the Mozambique vs Botswana match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/09/2025 between Mozambique and Botswana in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.5% for a win of Mozambique against Botswana with odds of 1.85 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Mozambique vs Botswana is 27.7% with odds of 3.32 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.8% chance ⭐ for a win of Botswana vs Mozambique with odds of 5 at Bwin.
Mozambique - Botswana Prediction and Best Odds:
| Mozambique Botswana Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique wins | 48.5% | 1.85 at William Hill |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50.78% | 2.52 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score | 62.5% | 2.2 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Mozambique | 25.03% | 4.5 at Bet365 |
Mozambique vs Botswana Form
Mozambique and Botswana's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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18 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -3 |
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5
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10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -4 |
Mozambique and Botswana Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
7 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
4 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
7 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sept 2024 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sept 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
11 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
9 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sept 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
10 Oct 2024 - AFCON
7 Sept 2024 - AFCON
2 Jul 2024 - COSAFA Cup
Mozambique vs Botswana Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Jul 2024 - COSAFA Cup
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
Mozambique - Botswana Key Points
- Five of Mozambique’s six games in this competition have ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Mozambique have only kept one clean sheet in their six games in this competition.
- Three of Botswana’s last four games in this competition have ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Botswana have only kept two clean sheets in their six games in this competition.
- Three or more goals were scored in four of the last five matches between these sides.
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Our Mozambique vs Botswana Prediction
Mozambique made an impressive start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, winning three of their first four games, but they are now looking to bounce back from two heavy defeats in their last two matches.
Botswana have struggled for consistency and now find themselves needing to win their remaining games to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Both teams have to force the issue here - we’re therefore expecting a few goals in this clash. Our Mozambique vs Botswana prediction is over 2.5.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Mozambique Botswana
| Mozambique vs Botswana | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Mozambique wins | 2.15 | 1.83 | -14.9% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| Botswana wins | 3.5 | 4.75 | +35.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Mozambique is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 14.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 46.5% and is now 54.6% (8.1%)
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