Rwanda vs Nigeria Prediction and Tips | 21/03/2025
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The FIFA World Cup action will continue this week as Rwanda takes on Nigeria in the CAF qualifying round on Friday night. Read on to find our preview, head-to-head, key stats, and predictions for this intriguing encounter.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Preview
Rwanda will host Nigeria on Friday evening in the CAF qualifying round 5 after beating South Sudan in their last match. It will be a tough match, but Nigeria appears to have a higher chance of winning despite recording three draws and one defeat in the four games in Group C.
The Super Eagles picked just three points from their last four games in Group C, while sitting at the 5th position in the group table. Nigeria, however, will face Rwanda in their upcoming CAF match coming off a 3-1 victory over Ghana in their previous outing.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Head-To-Head and Key Stats
Head-To-Head:
- Rwanda won 2-1 against Nigeria the last time both teams clashed at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after a back-to-back goalless draw.
Key Stats:
- Two of the last three meetings between Rwanda and Nigeria ended in a goalless draw.
- Rwanda are unbeaten in their last three games against Nigeria.
- Nigeria averaged 1.8 goals per game, while Rwanda averaged 0.8 GPG.
- Nigeria recorded 5.4 shots on target in their last five games, while Rwanda recorded 3.0 in six games.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Prediction
We predict the Rwanda vs Nigeria fixture will end in a draw given that two of the last three meetings between the sides ended in a deadlock. Rwanda are undefeated in their last three games against Nigeria, but may struggle to beat them in this encounter after a 2-1 victory in their recent encounter. However, a draw seems to be the possible outcome in this clash.
Prediction: Rwanda 1-1 Nigeria
Rwanda vs Nigeria Betting Tips & Odds
Over 1.5 goals – 1.57
Under 2.5 goals – 1.40
Rwanda or Nigeria to win – 1.43
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