- Date and Time: Friday, March 21, 2025, 16:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda
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| Rwanda vs Nigeria | Friday, March 21, 2025, 16:00 GMT+1 |
| Rwanda odds | 4.7 |
| Nigeria odds | 2.04 |
| Draw | 2.86 |
| Over/Under | Total 2,5: 2.67/1.39 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Rwanda vs Nigeria Preview and Team News
Rwanda Team News
Rwanda can be called the surprise of the African World Cup Qualifiers. They occupy first place in Group C. Rwanda have managed to collect seven points in four games so far, tied with South Africa and Benin.
The nation, who depend almost entirely on local players, have an organized squad. Despite the lack of creativity in the attack, they know how to defend well, thanks to tall and physical players.
After beating Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification, they’ll look forward to another success. There are no concerns in the squad, and we expect all the leading players to face their opponents in the upcoming fixture.
Rwanda predicted lineup vs Nigeria (4-3-3): Ntwari; Imanishimwe, Mutsinzi, Manzi, Omborenga; B. Mugisha, Bizimana, Ruboneka; G. Mugisha, Nshuti, Dushimimana.
Nigeria Team News
Nigeria, who might have the strongest squad in Africa, have started the WC Qualifiers terribly. With three points, they currently sit fifth, and any failure could shatter their chances of advancing to the World Cup.
Doing so won’t be easy, as Éric Chelle’s men already suffered a defeat back in November 2024. Despite having star players from top European leagues, they seem to have trouble coordinating with each other.
The head coach called up all key footballers for Friday’s game. We anticipate Ademola Lookman spearheading the attack. The Atalanta winger is currently in superb form, scoring 13 Serie A goals.
Nigeria predicted lineup vs Rwanda (4-3-3): Nwabali; Aina, Ogbu, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi; Lookman, Osimhen, Tella.
Bet hereRwanda vs Nigeria Prediction
- Pick: Nigeria to Win
- Odds: 2.04 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria
The visitors are in an unfortunate situation, and any loss of points could be detrimental to their ambitions. Despite the defeat in their first event, they now have a new manager and may see some changes in the gameplay.
If we take a look at the H2H history, the teams have met each other on seven occasions. Nigeria won two, drew four, and lost one. We think that in this encounter, the visitors will be more aggressive and try to grab the initiative from the first minute.
Rwanda are a tough side and will surely get their chances, but we anticipate the guests to win in a close match. Our first pick here would be Nigeria to win.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 1.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.6 (22Bet)
Matches in African competitions often turn out to be low-scoring, considering the tempo of the teams. In H2H history between these clubs, only four ended with two or more goals scored, and some failed to net any.
However, Nigeria are in a must-win situation right now and will attempt to produce a lot of chances in the attack. Rwanda, on the other hand, will try to exploit free space for counterattacks.
We think it’s a perfect time for Nigeria’s formidable squad to showcase themselves and deliver a prolific display. Our second pick in this match would be over 1.5 goals.
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