South Africa vs Rwanda Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: South Africa vs Rwanda

South Africa host Rwanda in this World Cup qualifying encounter, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Tuesday 14 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The Total Goals market offers us the opportunity to back our Under 2.5 Goals prediction. South Africa and Rwanda might play out a fairly dull encounter and odds of -138 stick out on the coupon.

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South Africa played Zimbabwe on the road in their last game. It was a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw.

Rwanda lost when they last played, being turned over 1-0 at home to Benin in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rwanda had the edge in the most recent clash between these teams. They recorded a 2-0 home win over South Africa.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	South Africa	10	5	3	2	15	9	6	15:9	18
5	Rwanda	10	3	2	5	5	9	-4	5:9	11

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Confirmed Lineups

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Morena, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa.

Rwanda confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Fiacre Ntwari (GK), Gilbert Byiringiro, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Claude Niyomugabo, Jojea Kwizera, Bonheur Mugisha, Djihad Bizimana, Gilbert Mugisha, Innocent Nshuti, Kevin Muhire.

South Africa vs Rwanda Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best South Africa vs Rwanda picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

After careful consideration, the betting odds of -138 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither side can set the stage alight and this World Cup qualifying wager looks to be a sound one.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a World Cup qualifying verdict is reached.

Key South Africa vs Rwanda stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 South Africa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 South Africa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 South Africa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Rwanda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rwanda games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Rwanda games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Africa 2 - 0 Rwanda

There could be merit in backing South Africa to win 2-0. Odds of +260 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

South Africa vs Rwanda Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest betting odds suggest that South Africa are convincing -588 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 85% probability of coming out on top in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Rwanda are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1200.

There is -122 available for South Africa -1.75 to beat Rwanda. This Asian Handicap wager will give you a half stake payout and half stake refund if they win by two. A 3+ goal victory and you get a full return.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -385 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

-588

X

+475

2

+1200

Half-Time Result

1

-164

X

+150

2

+1050

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-1000

X2

+310

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+1000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-122

2 Hcp +1.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+245

No

-385

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

South Africa Stats

Rwanda Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

South Africa vs Rwanda Lineups & Team News

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