Niger vs Lesotho: Both sides seek first goals of the season

Niger face Lesotho on 25 September at 15:00 GMT, with both teams looking to open their scoring accounts in the new season.

Neither side has scored yet, making the match an early opportunity to build momentum. Lesotho arrive with a recent form sequence of a draw followed by a win, while Niger will be aiming to produce a positive result in what promises to be a closely contested fixture.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (Niger) — 0 assists, (Lesotho) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Niger) — 0, (Lesotho) — 0
• Tackles: (Niger) — 0, (Lesotho) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (Niger) — 0, (Lesotho) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. (0)
2. (0)
3. (0)
4. (0)
5. (0)

Team statistics:

The lack of goals so far means the opening exchanges could be particularly important. A strong start, an early set-piece or a mistake in defence may shape the outcome in a game where neither team has established an attacking advantage.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Lesotho — DW

Niger aiming to make home advantage count

Niger will look to control the match through possession and territory, particularly if they are playing in front of their home supporters. With no goals recorded this season, their priority will be to create clear chances rather than rely on long periods of cautious play.

According to home statistics this season, Niger scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Lesotho has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	50.00%	100.00%
16-30	50.00%
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Head-to-head stats:

Teams	Games	Win		Draws		Losses
		H	A	H	A	H	A
Niger	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Lesotho		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Niger		Lesotho
0%	Winning the game	0%
0%	Attack potential	0%
100%	Potential in defense	100%
0%	Strength against each other	0%
0%	Goal Potential	0%

Summary: the probability of Lesotho winning – 33%, draw – 33%, loss – 33%. Thus Niger, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:Niger, is likely to score None goals, Lesotho is likely to score no more than None.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
Betfair 1.53	0	0

Save the date

The match between the teams Niger and Lesotho will take place on September 25 at 15:00 (GMT) at the stadium Stade Pere-Jego.