The Matchday 10 clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament between South Africa and Rwanda will take place on October 14 at the Mbombela Stadium. South Africa vs. Rwanda: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for South Africa vs. Rwanda
South Africa: Lineup to be confirmed.
Rwanda: Lineup to be confirmed.
South Africa
In their last match, South Africa secured a 2-0 victory over Ghana at home. This win extended their unbeaten run in the World Cup qualifiers to six matches (4 wins, 2 draws). The team has been solid defensively, conceding just two goals in this stretch. South Africa currently leads their group with 14 points and needs a win to guarantee their place in the next round.
- The team has won 3 of their last 4 home matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
- South Africa has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of South Africa's last 7 home matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
Rwanda
Rwanda suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in their last outing. The team has struggled in the qualifiers, managing just one win in their last five matches (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). Rwanda is currently fourth in the group with 4 points and faces an uphill task to remain in contention for qualification.
- The team has not won in their last 5 away matches in the World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 4 losses).
- Rwanda has scored only once in their last 4 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 4 of Rwanda's last 6 away matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
South Africa vs. Rwanda: Match Prediction
South Africa has shown strong form at home, and their solid defensive record gives them an edge against a struggling Rwanda side. With the stakes high for South Africa to secure qualification, they are expected to control the game. Rwanda, on the other hand, will need to be more aggressive to have any chance of causing an upset.
Considering all factors, I predict a controlled performance from South Africa. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
