South Africa vs Rwanda prediction 14.10.2025 | World Cup 2026 qualifiers

South African return to home comforts after a frustrating goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Saturday. Despite having the better of the opportunities, Hugo Broos's side were unable to break down a resolute home defence.

That disappointing result could have serious implications for Bafana Bafana's World Cup qualification hopes. South Africa now sit second in the section, two points behind Benin and one ahead of Nigeria ahead of Tuesday's final set of fixtures in Group C. With Nigeria hosting Benin on Tuesday, South Africa know a draw will secure a playoff spot, while a win would ensure their qualification for the finals.

Recent South African qualification contents have been low-scoring. Six of the hosts last eight games in Group C finished with under 2.5 goals scored, including a 2:0 defeat in Rwanda nearly two years ago.

Head coach Broos will be forced into at least one alteration to his selection this week. Teboho Mokoena is suspended after his dismissal against Zimbabwe.

Rwanda face their final fixture in Group C with their qualification hopes dashed after a 1:0 home reversal against Benin last weekend. Aiyegun Tosin's 80th minute goal condemned the Rwandans to a fourth defeat in five games played since June. 

Adel Amrouche's men now sit fourth in the section with 11 points picked up from nine games played. Rwanda find themselves four points behind second-placed South Africa ahead of this week's final Group C contest.

Frequently involved in low-scoring contests, only 11 goals have been scored in Rwanda's nine games in the section. Each of their seven most recent fixtures finished with fewer than three goals scored, while just one goal was scored in each of their last three matches.

Head coach Adel Amrouche reported no new injury issues after Saturday's defeat against Benin. Jean Bosco Ruboneka and Abeddy Biramahire could come into contention should the visitors opt to freshen up their selection.