The Matchday 6 encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Botswana and Somalia will take place on March 25 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. Botswana vs. Somalia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Botswana vs. Somalia
Botswana (4-4-2): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward.
Somalia (4-3-3): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward, Forward.
Botswana
In their last match, Botswana secured a 2-0 victory against Mozambique, extending their unbeaten streak in the qualifiers to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown solid defensive performances, conceding only one goal in their last three outings. Botswana currently sits in second place in their group, just two points behind the leaders, and a win in this match could propel them to the top spot.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Botswana has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- The number "0" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Botswana's last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Somalia
Somalia comes into this match after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghana. The team has struggled in the qualifiers, with just one win in their last five games (1 win, 4 losses). Currently at the bottom of the group, Somalia needs a turnaround to keep their qualification hopes alive. However, their away form has been poor, with no wins in their last five away matches.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 5 away matches in World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 4 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Somalia's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Somalia's last 5 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Botswana vs. Somalia: Match Prediction
Botswana has shown strong defensive capabilities and will look to exploit their home advantage against a struggling Somali side. Despite Somalia's recent difficulties, they have managed to keep games tight, which could result in a low-scoring affair. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
