The Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Namibia and Malawi will take place on September 5 at the City Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. Namibia vs. Malawi: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Namibia vs. Malawi
Namibia (4-4-2): Lloyd Kazapua – Riaan Hanamub, Ryan Nyambe, Denzil Haoseb, Larry Horaeb – Deon Hotto, Wangu Gome, Petrus Shitembi, Willy Stephanus – Peter Shalulile, Benson Shilongo.
Malawi (4-3-3): Charles Thom – Stanley Sanudi, Lawrence Chaziya, Limbikani Mzava, Gomezgani Chirwa – John Banda, Chimwemwe Idana, Gerald Phiri Jr. – Gabadinho Mhango, Khuda Muyaba, Robin Ngalande.
Namibia
Namibia's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team managing to secure only one victory in their last five matches across all competitions. They will be looking to leverage their home advantage to turn things around in this crucial qualifier.
- Namibia has managed to score in each of their last six home matches.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home games (3 wins, 1 draw).
- Namibia has conceded no more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last five home matches.
Malawi
Malawi enters this match on the back of a challenging run, having won only once in their last five outings. The team will aim to improve their away form, which has been a cause for concern in recent fixtures.
- Malawi has scored in four of their last five away matches.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away games (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Malawi's last 7 away games.
Namibia vs. Malawi: Match Prediction
Both teams have struggled to find consistency in recent matches, which may lead to a cautious approach in this encounter. Namibia will rely on their solid home record, while Malawi will look to break their away jinx. Considering the current form and statistics, a low-scoring affair is anticipated.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
