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 – South Africa vs Nigeria
South Africa will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying stalemate against Nigeria on September 9. In that match, South Africa recorded 54% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa | 54% | 4 (2) | 0.22 | 37 |
 Nigeria | 46% | 3 (1) | 0.58 | 40 |
Rwanda's Last Match – Zimbabwe vs Rwanda
Rwanda will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying win against Zimbabwe on September 9. In that match, Rwanda controlled 34% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zimbabwe | 66% | 4 (3) | - | 49 |
 Rwanda | 34% | 7 (6) | - | 47 |
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 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Rwanda average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.