South Africa vs Rwanda: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on October 14, 2025
World Cup Qualification CAF
In the 10th round of the African World Cup qualifiers, a match between the national teams of South Africa and Rwanda will take place on October 14, 2025. A victory guarantees the hosts second place and also leaves them with a real chance to win the group.
Our Prediction for the South Africa vs Rwanda Match
South Africa had a successful run between 1998 and 2010, making three World Cup appearances. They also finished third at the last Africa Cup of Nations. The team is aiming to return to the next World Cup directly, especially since group favorite Nigeria has been underwhelming—though there’s a surprise contender in Benin.
The Rwanda national team debuted at the Africa Cup of Nations two decades ago, but did not win a single match. Since then, they have failed to qualify for any continental tournaments. Their recent results have been average, with an equal number of wins and losses.
Hugo Broos’ side traveled to Zimbabwe last round. Even though their opponents were reduced to ten men in the 63rd minute, South Africa failed to score, drawing 0-0 and losing their grip on first place in the group. Rwanda, meanwhile, hosted the sensational group leaders—Benin. However, they conceded the only goal of the game late on and lost the match.
South Africa vs Rwanda: Key Statistics and Trends
- South Africa are unbeaten in their last eight matches
- On average, South Africa score 1.3 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- 50% of South Africa’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
- Rwanda have lost four of their last five matches
- On average, Rwanda score 0.6 goals and concede 1.1 goals per match
- 30% of Rwanda’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.7 goals per game
South Africa vs Rwanda: Probable Lineups
South Africa (probable lineup): Williams – Modiba, Xhosa, Sibisi, Mudau – Mokwena, Sithole, Appollis, Mbule, Nkuta – Foster
Rwanda (probable lineup): Ntwari – Niyomugabo, Manzi, Mutsinzi, Kavita – Kwizera, Mugisha, Bizimana, Mugire, Mugisha – Nshuti
Previous Matches: South Africa vs Rwanda
The teams met for the first time two years ago, with South Africa surprisingly losing 0-2.
Free Prediction for South Africa vs Rwanda
A second consecutive slip by the favorites seems unlikely. We predict a win for the hosts with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.80).
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