South Africa vs Rwanda: Prediction for the Match on October 14, 2025

South Africa vs Rwanda: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 October 2025

For the first time since 2010, South Africa could participate in the forthcoming World Cup tournament, provided they amass all the points when they face off against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday. It’s a lifetime opportunity for Bafana Bafana, who have the advantage of playing on their ground against an uninspiring Rwanda side tomorrow.

South Africa: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 55th

Last five games: WWWDD

Bafana Bafana settled for a share of the spoils for the second consecutive game, hampering their hopes of playing in the most prestigious tournament next year. In a winnable game in front of their home supporters, South Africa could not break their opponent down, leading to a toothless stalemate. In a game where they had twenty-four shots (24), they only had three shots on target. To make matters worse, to play against ten men in a game filled with many chances. It was one of their terrible performances in a long time, as they are now two points off the top of the log. 

South Africa kept a clean sheet in four of its previous seven matches in this competition, and it will be keen to do the same at home tomorrow. 

In this campaign, South Africa earned fifteen points from a combined twenty-seven, scoring twelve and conceding nine goals. Bafana Bafana has a last fight tomorrow, and anything aside, the maximum points will be devastating. 

South Africa Team News

With Iqraam Reyners and Mdunyelwa being ruled out, Mbokazi will be added to the list following his red card against Zimbabwe. Coach Hugo Broos will have a tough time picking his team against Rwanda. Thabo Moloisane has been called up to replace Mbokazi. 

South Africa Potential Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Williams—Morena, Sibisi, Modiba, Kabini—Mokena, Aubass—Nkota, Mbule, Appolis—Foster

Head coach: Hugo Broos

Rwanda: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 127th

Last five games: LDLWL

The Wasps' hopes of making the top two on the standings have been dashed following their home loss against Benin Republic. Rwanda were in cruise control and could have scored a goal or two, unfortunately no chance for them. The Wasps held on and thought they were going to at least pick a point until Aiyegun Tosin scored in the 80th minute against the Benin Republic.

Since the tournament began, Torsten Spittler’s men have won three, drawn twice, and lost four, putting them in fourth place on the log. 

Torsten Spittler's men failed to make it to the FIFA World Cup Tournament, picking eleven points from a combined twenty seven and they can only end in fourth place on their log. RWANDA have managed two wins and two losses across their last four away games. 

Rwanda Team News

Coach Adel Amrouche has no injury concerns ahead of their clash against South Africa. They’ll most likely play defensively in this needless encounter. 

Rwanda Potential Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Ntwari–Kavita, Mutsinzi, Manzi, NIYOMUGBO–Mugisha—Bizmana, Bonheur Mugisha, Kwizera, Muhire—Nshuti

Head Coach: Adel Amrouche

South Africa vs Rwanda: head to head statistics

The most recent meeting ended in a comfortable (2-0) victory for Rwanda against South Africa. It was a devastating loss for Bafana Bafana, who marched into the game as the favorite. 

South Africa vs Rwanda: head to head statistics

• South Africa are unbeaten across their last seven games in the FIFA World Cup. You can bet on a home win, available on 1xbet for 1.30.
• Seven of Rwanda's last eight matches have produced fewer than two goals. You can try out under 2.5 goals for 1.75 on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Rwanda have conceded first in four of their last five matches. You can bet on an home score first, available on Bet365 for 1.22.
• South Africa have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. You can try out a BTTS No here for 1.25 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.

South Africa vs Rwanda: head to head statistics

Rwanda have been inconsistent in this competition, and they'll have to try again next time. It could have been a different story if they had amassed all the points against the Benin Republic a few days ago. Meanwhile, South Africa played some dodgy football on their ground against a struggling Zimbabwe. Everything worked against them despite the opportunity; they played an away game in South Africa, and their opponents were reduced to ten men for thirty minutes in the game. 

Bafana Bafana will not gamble against Rwanda, as they’ll invest all their arsenal in this fiercely contested encounter. The pressure will be on South Africa, who must win this game to secure the top spot on the log. Even though the game seems easy for the hosts, I also think Rwanda will play without fear since nothing is at stake for them. So, I expect an open game with goals at both ends, although the hosts are the favorite to secure all the points. 

My match prediction is for South Africa to win and score more than a goal with a coefficient of 1.61 on the Betway bookmaker.

My betting tip on this match is a home halftime victory with a coefficient of 1.61 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My final betting tip on this game is a BTTS for a coefficient of 3.75 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!