Namibia vs Malawi: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 5, 2025

This Friday, the Namibia national team will face Malawi in the seventh round of the African World Cup qualifiers at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Here’s an overview of what to expect from this match.

Match Preview

Namibia, coached by a new staff, has shown steady form recently. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, with two victories and three draws. A standout result was a 3-0 win at home against Lesotho, showcasing both their offensive and defensive strengths.

Currently, Namibia ranks third in their qualifying group, earning nine points from six matches. They have allowed only three goals while scoring five. Their strategy focuses on a solid defense paired with quick counterattacks, helping them secure results in tough situations. While they are yet to achieve a home win, they have not lost at home either.

Malawi has had a challenging qualifying campaign. Under Patrick Mabedi, they are in fifth place, with only six points from six matches. Their main issue is the imbalance between their attack and defense. Recently, they lost to Botswana on penalties after a scoreless draw, failing to take advantage of opportunities.

Currently, their form is worrying: four losses and one draw in the last five matches indicate significant issues. Concentration problems and poor finishing make them a weak opponent. Additionally, their away record is troubling, with just one win and two losses in this qualifying round.

Probable Lineups

• Namibia: Ndjiiro K., Haraseb S. B., Hambira K., Kambiripa I., Eyeb K., Shidolo M., Amutenya P., Katuya N., Muezeu B., Livi A., Kamatuka J.
• Malawi: Chikuuka G., Lameck M., Paipi M., Mpokera B., Silwimba T., Lungu V., Singo Y., Gumbo K., Mpinganjiira U., Nhoma Z., Salima K.

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• The last encounter between these teams ended in a goalless draw.
• In their last five meetings, each team has one win, with three matches ending in draws.
• Both teams have an average of under 2.5 goals per game in this qualifying campaign.

Prediction

Namibia is gradually accumulating points and showing good organization on the field. In contrast, Malawi is struggling, particularly in away games where their performance has been poor. Expecting the hosts to win seems like a strong prediction. For additional safety, consider “Namibia to win with a (0) handicap” at odds of 1.65.