Rwanda vs Nigeria predictions and betting tips on March 21, 2025
Game Prediction
Rwanda hosts Nigeria as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The hosts will be keen to maintain their top spot in Group C. The visitors, group favorites, are expected to make a dazzling comeback. The match takes place on Friday March 21, 2025 at Amahoro Stadium at 4pm GMT.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Key numbers and trends
3 of the 5 matches between the two teams ended in draws, with one draw for each side.
Rwanda have lost just 1 of their last 5 home games, winning 2 and drawing 2.
The Amavubi have conceded just one goal in 4 matches in these qualifiers.
Nigeria won none of their 4 games in these qualifiers, losing one and drawing 3.
Nigeria have lost only one of their last 5 matches, with 2 wins and 2 draws.
Rwanda vs Nigeria recent form
Rwanda narrowly missed out on a ticket to Morocco's AFCON in their suicidal head to head with Benin. The Amavubi are looking to make amends in these World Cup qualifiers, the top of Group C after 4 rounds in a tournament where the announced favourites are Nigeria and South Africa.
The Super Eagles remain one of the most feared teams on the African continent. Unlucky finalists at the last Africa Cup of Nations, the team-mates of golden ball winner Victor Oshimen got off to a poor start in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will undoubtedly be keen to kick-start their remontada against Rwanda.
Form
Rwanda: D W D WL
Nigeria: W D W D L
Predicted line-ups
Rwanda possible line-up: Ntwari-Fitina-Mutsinzi-Manzi-Clement-Biziman-Mugisha-Kevin-Bosco-Gilbert-Nshuti
Nigeria possible line-up: Stanley-Osayi-Wiliam-Aina-Bruno-Yusuf-Iwobi-Dele-Ademola-Osimhen-Simon
Rwanda vs Nigeria pre-game, odds and win probability
New coach Eric Sékou's team travels to Kigali as favorites. The Super Eagles have a 49% probability of victory valued at 1.94. The Amavubi have a slim chance of victory at 18% with a rating of 5.15. The strength of the 12th man and Rwanda's record in these qualifiers mean that a draw is envisaged at 32% at a price of 2.93.
Correct score prediction: Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria
Rwanda's attacking punch is strong, with in-form strikers such as Victor Oshimen, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman. They can score at least 2 goals in this match.
Players to watch: Osimhen and Nshuti
Innocent Nshuti scored in his country's last CAN qualifier against Nigeria. This may give him some ideas.
Victor Oshimen is African Golden Ball 2023. The Galatasaray striker is leading the way in Turkish soccer this season, scoring 20 goals and 4 assists.
Expert tip: Nigeria win or draw.
The Super Eagles are in danger in this group. A defeat in this match would complicate their campaign. We see them winning or, at worst, drawing. This is a highly probable prediction at 82% and an interesting odd of 1.16.
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the World Cup qualification table in Africa.