Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

By Richard Clarke, Football Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Nov 18, 22:00 | 4 min read

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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

Super Eagles Look the Best Bet

We’re confident that Nigeria can beat Rwanda by a sizeable margin. Therefore, the betting prediction is to back the 2.17 about the favourites with a -1.5 goal Asian Handicap.

Match Preview & H2H

Nigeria approach this fixture after drawing 1-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin. The Super Eagles boasted 68% possession and had two shots on target at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with Victor Osimhen on the scoresheet for Nigeria.

Rwanda most recently played an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home against Libya which was a 1-0 loss. Torsten Spittler's team dominated possession with 57% of the ball and had six shots on target at Amahoro Stadium.

We saw Nigeria and Rwanda play out a 0-0 draw during their last meeting.

Confirmed Lineups

Nigeria confirmed lineup (Starter): Maduka Okoye (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, William Troost-Ekong, Gabriel Osho, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alhassan Yusuf, Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Okoh Boniface.

Rwanda confirmed lineup (Starter): Fiacre Ntwari (GK), Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Djihad Bizimana, Ange Mutsinzi, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Gilbert Mugisha, Fitina Omborenga, Bonheur Mugisha, Olivier Dushimimana, Thierry Manzi, Innocent Nshuti.

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Expert Africa Cup of Nations Analysis

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Nigeria vs Rwanda stats:

  • Nigeria have kept 4 clean sheets in their past 5 matches
  • Nigeria have not lost any of their last 5 matches
  • Nigeria have won 6 of their past 10 home matches
  • Rwanda failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches

Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction

Rather than back Nigeria on the 1x2 market, our Africa Cup of Nations pick is to back them off a -1.5 goal handicap. We’re taking the 2.17 that they win by two goals or more.

If you want to take things a step further, you can back Nigeria -2.5 and hope that they secure a margin of victory which is three goals or more.

Our Pick

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Nigeria vs Rwanda Odds

The bookies favourites are 77% likely to win the match according to the latest betting odds, with Nigeria priced at 1.30 to triumph in this Africa Cup of Nations game. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Rwanda are available at 8.50.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is 1.38.

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Team Stats

Latest Africa Cup of Nations and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

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Full time Result

  • 10 wins, 4 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 4 wins, 9 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Nigeria

Rwanda

Goals / match
1.6 0.6
Conceded / match
0.2 1.2
Total / match
1.8 1.8

Team News

Make sure you know the Nigeria vs Rwanda team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the information when we have it.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Lineups

Nigeria Confirmed Lineup

Rwanda Confirmed Lineup

Nigeria Confirmed Lineup

  • 1 Maduka Okoye
  • 3 Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • 5 William Troost-Ekong
  • 6 Gabriel Osho
  • 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
  • 12 Alhassan Yusuf
  • 13 S. Onyemaechi
  • 14 Kelechi Iheanacho
  • 15 Moses Simon
  • 20 Raphael Onyedika
  • 22 Victor Okoh Boniface
  • 1 Fiacre Ntwari
  • 3 Emmanuel Imanishimwe
  • 4 Djihad Bizimana
  • 5 Ange Mutsinzi
  • 7 Jean Bosco Ruboneka
  • 12 Gilbert Mugisha
  • 13 Fitina Omborenga
  • 15 Bonheur Mugisha
  • 16 Olivier Dushimimana
  • 17 Thierry Manzi
  • 19 Innocent Nshuti

Rwanda Confirmed Lineup

It’s great to see the confirmed lineups and see the changes compared to the previous starting 11s. We’ll highlight the formations and also list the substitutes.

Team Squads

Nigeria Squad

Rwanda Squad

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CAF FlagTables & Standings

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Nigeria 5 3 2 0 8:1 11
2 Benin 5 2 1 2 7:7 7
3 Rwanda 5 1 2 2 3:6 5
4 Libya 5 1 1 3 3:7 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Benin 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Nigeria 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
3 Rwanda 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Libya 2 0 1 1 1:4 1

The Africa Cup of Nations standings help you understand the performance of each team in the division. Check out the latest table for up-to-date information

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