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Namibia will meet Malawi at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in the group stage of the COSAFA Cup on Sunday. Both teams endured a winless start to their campaign earlier this week.
The Brave Warriors met Angola in their campaign opener and played out a closely contested 1-1 draw. Late drama ensued as Depú gave Angola the lead in the first minute of stoppage time and defender Ivan Kamberipa pulled the Brave Warriors level six minutes later.
The Flames met Lesotho in their campaign opener and suffered a narrow 1-0 loss. It was a close game and substitute Makara Ntaitsane scored the match-winner for Lesotho in the 83rd minute.
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Namibia vs Malawi Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 12 times in all competitions. The Brave Warriors have the upper hand in these meetings, recording eight wins. The Flames have four wins and four games have ended in draws.
- They have met five times in the COSAFA Cup. The Brave Warriors have been the better side in these meetings, recording two wins. The Flames have one win to their name and two games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers in March and Namibia registered a 1-0 away win.
- Malawi have seen conclusive results in their last six games across all competitions, recording four wins. Notably, they have kept clean sheets in the wins and have failed to score in the losses.
- Six of the last seven meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Three of the last four meetings between them have ended in draws.
- The Brave Warriors are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions.
Namibia vs Malawi Prediction
The Brave Warriors have drawn four of their last five games in all competitions and will look to bounce back here. Notably, they have registered just one win in their last six games in this fixture.
The Flames have endured a poor run of form and have lost four of their last five games. They have failed to score in these defeats as well. They have failed to score in four of their last seven games in this fixture while keeping three clean sheets.
Considering the recent form of the two teams and recent history, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Namibia 1-1 Malawi
Namibia vs Malawi Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
