Libya have proven difficult to break down, remaining unbeaten across their last five matches with four clean sheets. Their home record includes a 1-0 win over Mauritania and a goalless stalemate with Niger. Botswana have suffered 3-0 losses in recent fixtures against Zimbabwe and Congo DR, and lost 1-0 on their previous visit to Libya. Backing Libya to win or draw covers the most probable match outcomes in what is expected to be a low-scoring contest.
- Round
- Group Stage - 1
- Venue
- Tripoli International Stadium, Tripoli
- Referee
- J. P. Nguiene
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-4D-0L · +1 goal difference
Last 3 matches · 1W-1D-1L · -2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Libya or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Libya begin their AFCON Qualification campaign against Botswana looking to build on a resilient defensive stretch. The Mediterranean Knights enter this fixture unbeaten in their last five outings across all competitions, a run that features four clean sheets including a 1-0 home victory over Mauritania and a 0-0 draw against Niger.
Botswana face a challenging away test having experienced mixed fortunes in recent outings. Their recorded results show heavy 3-0 defeats against Congo DR and Zimbabwe alongside a narrow 1-0 victory over Malawi. Scoring opportunities on the road against disciplined opposition have frequently been limited.
Historical meetings between the two nations suggest another tight, low-scoring encounter. Both previous head-to-head fixtures ended in 1-0 home victories, with Libya securing a 1-0 win when the sides met on Libyan soil during qualification in 2022.
Key factors
- Libya are unbeaten in their last five matches with four clean sheets
- Both previous head-to-head encounters between Libya and Botswana finished 1-0 to the home team
- Four of Libya's last five games have produced under 2.5 goals, including three 0-0 draws
- Botswana suffered 3-0 defeats against both Congo DR and Zimbabwe in recent recorded fixtures
Statistical comparison
Key players this season
Botswana
- G. Mohutsiwa2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Head-to-head
- 1
- Libya
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Botswana
the last 2 meetings are split 1-1 with 0 drawn.
- 2023-06-17Botswana1-0Libya
- 2022-06-01Libya1-0Botswana
Our record in AFCON Qualification
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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