South Africa vs Rwanda Predictions - Bafana to win to zero in Mbombela
South Africa is looking to secure a vital win against Rwanda in their World Cup qualifier. While they sit second in their group, they must not only defeat Rwanda but also hope for Nigeria to win against Benin. South Africa's recent form is promising, with wins recorded against Lesotho and Benin. However, they face injuries, with key players like Iqraam Rayners and Relebohile Mofokeng absent. Rwanda, on the other hand, cannot qualify for the World Cup but is determined to disrupt South Africa's chances.
- South Africa needs a win and Nigerian favour to reach World Cup.
- Rwanda is out but aims to upset SA's chances.
- Key injuries for South Africa, but home form is strong.
South Africa to beat Rwanda on Tuesday evening (Getty Images).
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South Africa vs Rwanda Predictions
South Africa need a win in this match, plus a favour from Nigeria against Benin. A home win is backed with a clean sheet.
- South Africa vs Rwanda Predictions
- Head to Head
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Injuries & Team News
- Rwanda Form & Team News
- South Africa have won 8 of their last 12 matches (Tournament Qualifiers).
- Rwanda have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
- Rwanda have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
These nations have met on just one previous occasion.
Rwanda won 2-0 at home when the countries met in the reverse fixture in November 2023.
South Africa Form
South Africa sit second in their World Cup qualifying group going into the final match. They need a win here to have any chance of reaching the tournament.
A 2-0 win vs Lesotho in March 2025 was awarded as a 3-0 forfeit to Lesotho after Bafana Bafana fielded a suspended player. They beat Benin 2-0 away before a stretch of CHAN and COSAFA Cup matches.
In September, South Africa beat Lesotho 3-0 and played out a 1-1 home draw vs Nigeria. On Saturday, they could only draw 0-0 versus Zimbabwe in Durban despite facing ten men for 26 minutes.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Coach Hugo Broos is without Mbekezeli Mbokazi in defence after his red card against Zimbabwe. Thabo Maloisane has been called into the squad and may even start.
In attack, two important players had to withdraw. Striker Iqraam Rayners and winger Relebohile Mofokeng are unavailable.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Thabang Matuludi, Malibongwe Khoza, Khulumani Ndamane, Thabo Maloisane, Samukelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thapelo Morena
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Mduduzi Shabalala, Sipho Mbule, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas
Forwards: Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Mohau Nkota
Rwanda Form & Team News
Rwanda have won just once in their last seven matches. They can’t reach the World Cup but they will be eager to ruin South Africa’s chances of being at USA 2026.
In June, they played two friendlies versus Algeria, losing both matches 2-0. They lost 1-0 away to Nigeria in September’s World Cup qualifier.
After a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe, they were beaten last Friday. A 1-0 home defeat to Benin in Kigali saw an 82nd-minute goal conceded.
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari is a key man. Their two best players are in midfield.
North Africa based duo Bonheur Mugisha and Djihad Bizimana will anchor a physical engine room.
Verdict
I see South Africa winning this match with a clean sheet.
South Africa Win
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