Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction & Betting Tips (6 September)

It is terrible for Nigeria which currently takes the path of disappointment and descent into hell. Only 4th in its qualification group, Nigeria has only garnered 7 points in 6 games played and already counts a 6 -point train behind South Africa, group leader and virtually qualified for the World Cup. We will have to pull yourself together today for the Super Eagles who stayed on a draw in March against Zimbabwe 1-1 in the wake of their beautiful victory against Rwanda 0-2. It will be recalled all the same that the Nigerians lost against Benin 2-1 currently 3rd in the hen. During the summer, this selection participated in the African Nations Championship won by Morocco, but like its qualifying performances' World Cup, it did not pass the group phase ...

Rwanda occupies the 2nd row of this group C, already well distant by South Africa and put under pressure by Benin and Nigeria. Indeed, these three nations are already forced to fight for this 2nd spot which makes it possible to spin in the accession dam in the World Cup. A victory today would clearly be welcome for the Rwandans who would take less than 4 lengths ahead of their opposition of the day. In March, Rwanda did not win in these qualifiers by drinking on the Nigeria defeat 0-2 and facing the poorly classified, South Sudan 1-1. In June, as part of two friendly matches against Algeria, it was two defeats at the conclusion and on the same score 2-0 and 2-0. Only three successes in the last ten games played in all competitions for Rwanda 6 defeats. 

Team news ahead of the match reveals key absences and returns. Nigeria will be buoyed by the return of Osimhen, who missed previous qualifiers due to injury but has been in blistering form for Galatasaray. Moses Simon and Lookman are expected to flank him in attack, while defensive duties fall to William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey. Rwanda, meanwhile, will be without defenders Yunusu Nshimiyimana and Fitina Omborenga due to compassionate leave, but the inclusion of Abdul Rwatubyaye and rising talent Kavita Phanuel Mabaya adds depth to their backline. Midfield dynamo Djihad Bizimana remains central to Rwanda’s transitional play.

With both teams desperate for points, the match promises intensity and tactical intrigue. Nigeria’s attacking firepower is likely to break Rwanda’s defensive wall, but the Amavubi’s counter-attacking threat cannot be underestimated. Given Nigeria’s historical dominance and Rwanda’s recent surge, a tightly contested affair is expected. Our prediction leans toward a 2-1 victory for Nigeria—an outcome that would reignite their qualification hopes while reminding Rwanda that the road to the World Championship is paved with formidable challenges.

• Summary: Nigeria is going head to head with Rwanda starting on 6 Sept 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium stadium, Uyo city, Nigeria. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup, Qualification CAF, Group C .