Lesotho vs Rwanda Prediction: This match could go either way

Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the World Cup qualifying match between Lesotho and Rwanda. In the standings, both nations are seated 2nd and third, respectively. How will this encounter end?

Lesotho's last game was against Zimbabwe, and this team secured an easy 0-2 win on the road. In that game, two first-half goals from Rethabile Rasethuntsa and Jane Thaba Ntso were what this team needed to secure maximum points. However, a look at this nation's last matches saw them also lose to Ethiopia but defeated the same side in the first meeting, while they drew South Africa and Namibia.

Rwanda lost to Benin in their last qualifier action, their first defeat in recent games. In that encounter, Douko Dodo's 37th strike was all their opponent needed to take maximum points. However, prior encounters to that defeat saw Rwanda go five-match unbeaten run. In that stretch, Rwanda defeated South Africa and Madagascar while they drew Senegal, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

Rwanda have the edge in this fixture but the fact they are on the road will make things difficult for them. On the other hand, we have witnessed Lesotho show some classed performances against tough sides this season, and we could expect them to prove stubborn here. This should be a defensively-focused game, and a draw at full-time will be a good option.