Rwanda vs Benin Prediction: This evenly contested game will be a cagey game affair

In the return leg of the AFCON qualifying round, Rwanda will host Benin at the Amahoro Stadium, where they are yet to lose since its inauguration. It’ll be a do-or-die affair for the hosts, who will be keen to avenge their recent defeat against Benin.

FIFA Ranking: 130th

Last five games: LWDDL

The Wasps suffered their first defeat of the round, conceding three times against Benin on a neutral ground. Rwanda were pretty terrible at the back, letting Benin convert three of their six shots at goal. This was after their decent defensive shit against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their ground. 

They started their campaign with a (1-1) share of the spoils against Libyan on the road and settled for a (0-0) stalemate at home to Nigeria. 

After their recent run, Rwanda jumped nine places up in the FIFA ranking. Rwanda have managed three defeats over their last fifteen matches in all competitions. 

Torsten Spittler's men will strive to make it to the AFCON Tournament for the first time in their history. 

FIFA Ranking: 89th

Last five games: WWLWW

The Cheetahs have now won back to back games in the group as they assume the second spot on the log. Since the defeat against Nigeria, Benin have won against Libya and Rwanda. More recently, the Benin Republic scored three times against Rwanda. 

Gernot Rohr's men have been nothing short of excellent and head here with just a defeat over their previous five games in all competitions. They have picked up six points from a combined nine, scoring five and conceding four.

Their last journey here earned them five points from a combined eighteen, finishing in third spot. 

The Benin Republic has won three over their previous six meetings and drawn three matches against Rwanda. Benin maintained their decent form against Rwanda, extending their unbeaten run to six in all competitions. The reverse leg was all about Benin who were at the top of their game against Rwanda. 

This encounter will be played on Rwanda's new ground, where they are yet to taste defeat. It’s not going to be business as usual for the guests as we believe the hosts will defend well and maybe score a goal; however, we expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate for 1.86.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 2.10.

Good luck!