Lesotho vs Kenya Prediction
🔊 It might be easy to assume that Lesotho are clear underdogs heading into this friendly. However, a closer look at the teams’ statistics-rather than just the bookmakers’ odds-paints a more nuanced picture. Lesotho and Kenya will face off on 4 June at 13:00. For a more insightful prediction, let’s break down the key stats for both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 These sides have not faced each other in the past 10 years.

Lesotho Team Overview
Lesotho last played an official match on in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they secured a 2-1 victory over Seychelles.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that match (Lesotho vs Seychelles):
- Possession: 65% vs 35%;
- Corners: 4 vs 1;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Lesotho’s national team have shown they’re capable of springing surprises-over their last five matches, they’ve picked up two wins, two draws, and suffered just one defeat. The Crocodiles have not only beaten Seychelles but also edged out Zimbabwe (1-0), and held Malawi to a goalless draw. Given this form, it wouldn’t be wise to rule out an upset when they take on Kenya.
Across those five most recent friendlies, Lesotho have scored four goals (an average of 0.8 per game) and conceded five (1.0 per match). In the latest FIFA World Ranking, Lesotho are currently placed 145th.
Match Results: Lesotho

Kenya Team Overview
Kenya played their most recent official match on as part of the FIFA Series friendlies, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Grenada.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from the Kenya vs Grenada clash:
- Possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 4 vs 1;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 0.
The Kenyans have made a confident start in the new FIFA Series tournament. Alongside a win over Grenada, they suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Estonia (1-1 after regular time, 4-5 on penalties). Kenya currently sit 111th in the FIFA World Rankings.
Looking at their last five friendlies, an intriguing pattern emerges: Kenya are finding the net with ease, but also conceding heavily. The African side have scored six goals (averaging 1.2 per game) while conceding 11 (an average of 2.2 per match).
Match Results: Kenya
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Lesotho are winless in their last 7 matches (International Friendlies).
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Lesotho have scored under 1.5 goals in each of their last 7 matches (International Friendlies).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Looking at the average stats from recent friendlies, it’s clear both sides have the ability to find the net. Lesotho, in particular, have shown real fight-even against slightly stronger opposition. They've managed to score at least once in three of their last five friendly matches. Kenya, meanwhile, have conceded in four out of their last five outings. Our prediction: Lesotho to score over 0.5 goals (team total over 0.5).