Nigeria vs Rwanda: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 November

Nigeria

D W W D W

1st place in Group D

1-2

18/11/2024 12:00

Rwanda

L W L W L

3rd place in Group D

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nigeria vs Rwanda on 18 November 2024 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nigeria vs Rwanda preview before placing your bet.

Nigeria are currently 1st with 11 points after 6 matches.
Rwanda sit 3rd with 8 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nigeria to win with probability 70%.
Head-to-head history favors Nigeria, who have won 1 of the last 5 meetings. Rwanda have no wins, while 4 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:00

2024-11-18

Nigeria vs Rwanda - Prediction & Odds

Nigeria

Rwanda

2024-11-18 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/11/2024

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nigeria	11	6	3	2	1	9	3	6
02 Benin	8	6	2	2	2	7	7	0
03 Rwanda	8	6	2	2	2	5	7	-2
04 Libya	5	6	1	2	3	3	7	-4

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nigeria	9	3	3	0	0	8	4	4
02 Tunisia	4	3	1	1	1	6	5	1
03 Tanzania	2	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1
04 Uganda	1	3	0	1	2	3	7	-4

Head To Head

10/09/2024 09:00

Rwanda

0 - 0

Nigeria

CAF NC

15/01/2018 15:30

Nigeria

0 - 0

Rwanda

CAF SC

16/06/2012 11:00

Nigeria

2 - 0

Rwanda

CAF NC

29/02/2012 09:30

Rwanda

0 - 0

Nigeria

CAF NC

05/06/2005 10:00

Rwanda

1 - 1

Nigeria

WCPAF

Nigeria

20%

Draw

80%

Rwanda

Nigeria Last 6 matches

14/11/2024 15:00

Benin 1 - 1 Nigeria CAF NC

15/10/2024 15:00

Libya 0 - 3 Nigeria CAF NC

11/10/2024 12:00

Nigeria 1 - 0 Libya CAF NC

10/09/2024 09:00

Rwanda 0 - 0 Nigeria CAF NC

07/09/2024 12:00

Nigeria 3 - 0 Benin CAF NC

10/06/2024 11:59

Benin 2 - 1 Nigeria WCPAF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rwanda

14/11/2024 12:00

Rwanda 0 - 1 Libya CAF NC

31/10/2024 12:00

Rwanda 3 - 0 Djibouti CAF SC

27/10/2024 09:00

Djibouti 1 - 0 Rwanda CAF SC

15/10/2024 12:00

Rwanda 2 - 1 Benin CAF NC

11/10/2024 12:00

Benin 3 - 0 Rwanda CAF NC

10/09/2024 09:00

Rwanda 0 - 0 Nigeria CAF NC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Nigeria

Rwanda

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.52

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 90 matches

YesNo

43 (48%)47 (52%)

In last 90 matches

NoYes

22 (35%)40 (65%)

Nigeria

Recent matches

Rwanda

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(27%)12 33(73%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nigeria

Rwanda

Shots

Nigeria

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 3.00

Rwanda

Total shots

8.17 avg / game

Blocked

14 total

Avg. 1.75

Nigeria Pass Rwanda

Total passes

14837

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

4328

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nigeria

Played games

Rwanda

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.40

4.39

395

Corners

175

2.82

7.12

641

Throw-ins

220

3.55

1.17

105

Offsides

0.69

1.02

GK saves

1.11

Nigeria

DISCIPLINARY

Rwanda

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

113

1.34

0.02

0.08

8.80

792

Fouls

281

4.53

4.46

401

Tackles

1.60

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How We Build the Nigeria vs Rwanda Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nigeria vs Rwanda on 18 November 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nigeria's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rwanda's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Cup standings and the African Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Nigeria and Rwanda sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our African Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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