Nigeria vs Rwanda prediction 18/11/2024 | AFCON
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- Date: 18/11/2024
- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
- KO: 17:00 CET
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo)
Nigeria wrap up their AFCON qualification campaign when they take on Rwanda at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday.
Nigeria vs Rwanda Betting Tips: Under 2.5 Goals / Nigeria to Win
While Nigeria have already secured their place at the Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Rwanda make the trip to Uyo knowing they must win to have any chance of joining the hosts in Morocco next year.
Sitting at the top of the section, Nigeria have enjoyed serene progress to the finals, remaining unbeaten in Group D with 11 points picked up from five games played. A 1:1 draw in Benin on Friday secured top spot for Augustine Eguavoen´s side.
Strong defensively, the Super Eagles conceded just one goal in those five games, and while already assured of first place in the section, will be keen to conclude their campaign on a high.
Nigeria boast a strong home record in AFCON qualifiers, winning eight of their last ten games since 2018 and a similar outcome seems likely on Monday.
Rwanda come into this contest currently third in the section, with five points wracked up from five games played. Two points behind Benin, the visitors must win while hoping Libya can do them a favour in Monday's final set of Group D fixtures.
While often a tough side to beat, Rwanda have failed to win any of their last 13 away AFCON qualifiers (D7, L6), including a 3:0 defeat in Benin in their most recent road trip.
Recent meetings between these nations have favoured Nigeria, in what is usually a low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals were scored in all six previous encounters, with the Rwandans scoring just one goal in those matches.
Ultimately, a low-scoring outcome, with Nigeria likely to edge their way to another victory can be expected.
Under 2.5 goals is my top tip at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Nigeria vs Rwanda Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rwanda
0 : 0
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Nigeria
0 : 0
Rwanda
African Nations Championship
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Rwanda
1 : 1
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Nigeria
2 : 0
Rwanda
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria team news
Interim boss Augustine Eguavoen can call on a 23-man squad for Nigeria´s final AFCON qualifier.
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is likely to feature in the Super Eagles starting XI. Innocent Nshuti is expected to spearhead the visitors' attack.
Last matches of Nigeria
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Benin
1 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Nigeria
1 : 0
Libya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Rwanda
0 : 0
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Nigeria
3 : 0
Benin
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Benin
2 : 1
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
S. Nwabali
Defenders
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5
W. Troost-Ekong
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2
O. Aina
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21
C. Bassey
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6
G. Osho
Midfielders
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13
B. Onyemaechi
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4
W. Ndidi
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17
A. Iwobi
Forwards
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14
K. Ịheanachọ
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9
V. Osimhen
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18
A. Lookman
Rwanda team news
Torsten Spittler has a 26-man squad available for Monday´s trip to Nigeria.
Last matches of Rwanda
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Rwanda
0 : 1
Libya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Rwanda
3 : 0
Djibouti
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Djibouti
1 : 0
Rwanda
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Rwanda
2 : 1
Benin
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Benin
3 : 0
Rwanda
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Rwanda lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
F. Ntwari
Defenders
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13
F. Omborenga
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17
T. Manzi
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5
A. Mutsinzi
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3
E. Imanishimwe
Midfielders
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4
D. Bizimana
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12
G. Mugisha
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8
S. Gueulette
Forwards
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15
B. Mugisha
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19
I. Nshuti
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22
J. Kwizera
Key Facts Nigeria vs Rwanda
- Nigeria have seen under 2.5 goals in all 6 previous matches against Rwanda
- Rwanda have seen under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 away matches
- Rwanda failed to score in their last 4 matches against Nigeria
Main prediction Nigeria - Rwanda
Under 2.5 goals
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Additional predictions
Nigeria & Rwanda current standing in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Group D | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Nigeria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 3 | +6 | 11 |
2 | Benin | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 8 |
3 | Rwanda | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 8 |
4 | Libya | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 5 |