Our South Africa vs Rwanda Prediction: 1-0
South Africa vs Rwanda in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 14, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for South Africa seems the most probable outcome against Rwanda.
This South Africa vs Rwanda prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
South Africa's Last Match – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
South Africa will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying stalemate against Zimbabwe on October 10. In that match, South Africa recorded 70% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zimbabwe | 30% | 4 (4) | 0.39 | 16 |
 South Africa | 70% | 12 (3) | 1.22 | 69 |
Rwanda's Last Match – Rwanda vs Benin
Rwanda will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying defeat at the hands of Benin on October 10. In that match, Rwanda controlled 63% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rwanda | 63% | 7 (3) | - | 49 |
 Benin | 37% | 5 (1) | - | 27 |
South Africa vs Rwanda Stats
Key Stats
| South Africa | Rwanda | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.38 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Africa are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Rwanda average 0.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.