Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction: The Super Eagles will add salt to the guests' injury

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will grace the forthcoming AFCON Tournament in Morocco next year, extending their run of four consecutive appearances in the competition, but will play their final group game against a Rwanda side who must secure all the points here to stand a chance of qualifying.  

Nigeria

FIFA Ranking: 36th

Last five games: WDWWD

The Super Eagles were below par again but maintained their undefeated run in the group as Victor Osihmen scored in the 81st minute to split points against a more determined Benin Republic. Nigeria were curbed by their opponent, who were more aggressive against the Super Eagles. Benin Republic scored in the 16th minute but couldn’t take their chances until the guests leveled to share the spoils. 

Nigeria have had a decent campaign, heading here with two wins and two stalemates. They booked their spot in Morocco, picking up eleven points from a combined fifteen. 

Nigeria moved up in the latest FIFA ranking following their decent run in this tournament. The Super Eagles have been blessed with players who are doing well across the continents, and we expect them to do well here. 

Rwanda

FIFA Ranking: 126th

Last five games: DDLWL

The Wasps missed the chance to appear in Morocco next year as they were overwhelmed by Libya on their home turf. A must-win game in front of their home supporters, and firing nine shots without converting any before the break turned into a disastrous result as Libya stunned them when Fahad Mesmari scored in the 84th minute. The performance means they’ll have to win by more than four goals and hope Benin loses with at least a two-goal deficit. An unimaginable scenario in Nigeria tomorrow. 

Rwanda have now won once, drawn twice, and lost twice since the tournament began, sitting in third place on the log. 

After their recent run, Rwanda jumped four places up in the FIFA ranking. Torsten Spittler's men will likely play for pride here after their recent loss on their home turf. 

Expert Betting Tips

Their last two games have ended in a share of the spoils, but I beg to differ in this encounter. Nigeria would not lose on their home turf against a side that couldn’t defeat Libya in front of their home supporters. Regardless of who Nigeria feature here, I think the Super Eagles will add more salt to the guests' injury.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been up and running in this tournament and are expected to exert dominance over their guests at home. Augustine Eguaveon's men will be keen to get off to a decent start, and they are going to have a smooth sail against the guests.

We expect them to score over two goals against their recent toothless stalemate here for 2.15.

The guests will struggle to get a goal here; bet on a home win and BTTS No for 1.70.

Good luck!