Rwanda vs Liberia Predictions - Rwanda to start AFCON qualifiers with a victory

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Rwanda have solid home form for this AFCON qualifier.
Liberia have poor away form with 6 losses in 8 games
Rwanda predicted to win to nil vs Liberia, with a 2-0 score.

Rwanda have been in solid form at home (Getty Images)

Rwanda have been in decent nick recently and do have success when playing at home. Liberia have been struggling to win recently, and often lose on the road. A win-to-nil victory is predicted in favour of Rwanda.

Rwanda have won 4 of their last 8 home fixtures.
Rwanda have scored 7 goals in 5 home games.
Rwanda have conceded 4 goals in 5 home matches.
Liberia have lost 6 of their last 8 away fixtures.
Liberia have scored 3 goals in 5 away games.
Liberia have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Rwanda and Liberia will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Rwanda Form

Rwanda produced two solid results in their friendly internationals in June, thrashing Grenada 4-0 and beating Estonia 2-0.

The Wasps have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded four.

Amavubi have won two of their last five home games, with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded four.

Rwanda will fancy their chances in their opening Group K AFCON qualifier against Liberia at home, as their opponents do not travel well, losing six of their last eight away matches.

Liberia Form

Liberia played against Sierra Leone in two friendly internationals in June, losing 1-0 in the first match before turning their fortunes around in the return game, winning 3-1.

In March, the Lone Stars faced Benin and Libya in back-to-back friendlies, losing 1-0 and drawing 2-2, respectively.

Liberia have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, with three defeats and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded seven.

The Lone Stars have lost three of their last five away matches, with two draws. They have scored three goals and conceded seven.

Liberia will have to improve their overall form to have a chance of victory against Rwanda in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game, as they have recorded one win in their last six fixtures.

Team News

Rwanda

Goalkeepers: Patient Niyongira, Adolphe Hakizimana, Fiacre Ntwari, Yves Mugisha

Defenders: Ange Mutsinzi, Clement Niyigena, Phanuel Kavita, Darryl Nkulikiyimana Nganji

Midfielders: Bonheur Mugisha, Djihad Bizimana, Samuel Guelette, Hakim Hamis, Keddy Nsanzimfura, Kevin Muhire

Forwards: Innocent Nshuti, Taibo Mboni Umwami, Abeday Biramahire, Joy Lance Mickels, Fidal Uwiyaremye, Slayd Mickles

Liberia

Goalkeepers: Tommy Songo, Ashley Williams, Amos Wesseh

Defenders: Philip Tarnue, Sampson Dweh, Emmanuel Fully, Sebastien Teclar, Jamal Arago, George Wallace

Midfielders: Murphy Dorley, Divine Teah, Kenneh Nohan, Solomon Tweh, Kidness Cole, Mo Sangare

Forwards: Nyenetue Franklin, Mohammed Kamara, Prince Martor Jr, Edward Ledlum, Bryant Farkarlun, Ayouba Kosia, Kpah Sherman, Peter Wilson, Sylvanus Nimely

Verdict

Rwanda v Liberia

Rwanda have been in solid form and are tipped to produce a win-to-nil victory in their opening Group K AFCON qualifying match against Liberia, with a 2-0 score at the final whistle.

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