The Matchday 8 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Zimbabwe and Rwanda will take place on September 9 at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Zimbabwe vs. Rwanda: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Zimbabwe vs. Rwanda
Zimbabwe (4-4-2): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward.
Rwanda (4-3-3): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward, Forward.
Zimbabwe
In their last match, Zimbabwe secured a 2-1 victory over Mozambique away from home. This win marked their third consecutive victory in the qualifiers, putting them in a strong position in their group. Zimbabwe has shown a solid defensive performance, conceding only two goals in their last four matches.
- The team has won 3 of their last 4 home matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Zimbabwe has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Zimbabwe's last 5 home matches in the qualifiers.
Rwanda
Rwanda suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Cameroon in their last outing. The team has struggled to find form in the qualifiers, managing only one win in their last five matches. Rwanda's attack has been lackluster, scoring just three goals in this campaign so far.
- The team has not won in their last three away matches in the World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Rwanda's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Rwanda's last 7 away matches in the qualifiers.
Zimbabwe vs. Rwanda: Match Prediction
Zimbabwe has been in good form, especially at home, where they have been difficult to break down. Their defense has been solid, and they have shown the ability to grind out results. Rwanda, on the other hand, has struggled to score and has been inconsistent in their performances.
Considering these factors, I expect Zimbabwe to maintain their defensive resilience and edge out a narrow victory. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
