Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Super Eagles have already secured their place for AFCON 2025.

Table toppers Nigeria are set to welcome Rwanda in the final game of group D of the AFCON qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday, aiming to finish unbeaten in the group. The last time these two sides met each other, the game ended in a draw. 

The Super Eagles have performed excellently in their qualifying campaign as they currently top the group D being the only side to remain unbeaten in the group. After being drawn to Benin, Libya, and Rwanda everyone fancied them to secure qualifications easily given the quality they have in their squad. They have done just that having secured their place in the AFCON 2025 final tournament. Now their focus will be on preparing for the tournament. 

FT in Abidjan. Benin 1–1 Nigeria| See you in Morocco and thank you all for your support #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/kdm75RfX7X

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 14, 2024

Meanwhile, Rwanda endured a mixed start to their qualification campaign as they currently occupy the third spot in Group D. With the hosts already having secured qualification, it is between Benin and them for the final spot with the former favourite with a three-point advantage over them. If Benin loses their final game and Rwanda manages to win with a dominant margin here, then only they can secure their spot which looks unlikely for now. 

Kick-Off:

Monday, 18 November 2024 at 4:00 PM UK; 9:30 PM IST

Location: Godswill Akpabio Stadium

Form:

Nigeria (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-D

Rwanda (in all competitions): D-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (⁠Nigeria)

Victor Osimhen has been in red-hot form for club and country this season scoring eight goals for Galatasaray in nine games while also scoring the only goal against Benin which earned them a draw. While his country are blessed with some of the top strikers, it is Osimhen who for now remains the first choice after delivering some top-notch performances for them over the years. 

V I C T O R O S I M H E N 🔥🔥🔥 @victorosimhen9 23 goals for the Super Eagles, now joint 2nd All Time Top Scorer with the legendary @Mathematical7 . #soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/tRbsmzy2tm

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 14, 2024

Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda)

Djihad Bizimana delivered a magical performance in the previous game against Libya. He created five chances for his team while also attempting a shot. Having made his debut in 2015, Bizimana has developed into a crucial player making 26 appearances for them till now. While he covers a lot of ground it is the creative side that has stood out the most. 

Match Facts

• Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Benin in the previous game
• They are unbeaten in five consecutive games
• Rwanda suffered a narrow 1-0 loss against Libya in the previous game

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Victor Osimhen to score a goal anytime
• Tip 2: Nigeria to win this game– 1/4 with PADDYPOWER
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 2/9 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Nigeria might make some changes here to test their bench strength in this game with their qualification already secured. We might see the likes of Victor Boniface, and Moses Simon given significant minutes here. 

As for Rwanda, they have no injury concerns in their squad and might be aiming to field the same eleven in this crucial encounter. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 4

Nigeria – 1

Rwanda – 0

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Nwabili (GK); Aina, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyeka; Simon, Iwobi, Lookman; Osimhen

Rwanda predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Ntwali (GK); Omborenga, Mutsinzi, Manzi, Imanishimwe; Bizimana, Mughisa, Gueulette; Kwizera, Nshuti, Mughisa

Match Prediction for ⁠Nigeria vs Rwanda

Nigeria have performed admirably in this group and are the only side to remain undefeated. In contrast, Rwanda have endured mixed fortunes and now face a tough task against a quality opponent. Our Match Prediction is in favour of the hosts to secure a dominant victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Nigeria 2-0 Rwanda

Telecast for ⁠Nigeria vs Rwanda

India – TBD

US –  fuboTV, Fanatiz USA

Ivory Coast– Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

Nigeria – Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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