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Rwanda vs Benin Tips - Benin to pick up first win in low scoring affair

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 27 Mar 2023

Brad Newcomb 27 Mar 2023

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Rwanda vs Benin tips for Monday's AFCON Group L match (15:00 SAST)
Benin have not lost to Rwanda for three straight matches (W1, D2)
Can Rwanda end their winless run of seven home games without a victory?

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Benin can win away (Getty Images)

Rwanda vs Benin Predictions

Rwanda and Benin have been in a slump and not scoring many goals; however, Benin do have some form when playing away from home and is predicted to win to nil in another close contest in this Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Rwanda vs Benin Predictions
Head to Head
Rwanda Form
Rwanda Team News & Injuries
Benin Form
Benin Team News & Injuries

Rwanda have won 1 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Rwanda have lost 4 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Rwanda have scored 0 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Benin are winless in 6 fixtures in all competitions.
Benin have won 4 of their last 8 away games in all competitions.
Benin have scored 8 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Benin have the edge with two wins to one over Rwanda, with two draws in five meetings across all competitions.

Rwanda Form

Rwanda had to settle for a 1-1 home draw against Benin and remain winless in Group L.

The home side had the perfect start, edging ahead after 13 minutes of play to go into the break with the advantage.

However, Rwanda had a player sent off 16 minutes into the second half, giving Benin a lifeline to find the equalising goal, which they did in the 82nd minute.

They had 31% possession, nine shots in the match and four on target.

The Wasps have registered one victory in their last ten internationals, which includes five draws and four losses.

Their last five results across all competitions are D, D, W, L, and D, scoring two goals and conceding two.

Amavubi have been woeful at home, losing five of their last six fixtures, and they have not scored in six straight games.

Their last five home results across all competitions are L, L, L, L, and D, netting no goals and conceding seven.

Rwanda have struggled to win and score goals, especially at home. They will need to rediscover their shooting boots to have a chance to secure the victory over Benin.

Rwanda Team News & Injuries

Coach Carlos Alos Ferrer felt they should have won the game against Benin if they did not have a player sent off.

Hakim Sahabo received a red card against Benin and will serve a suspension.

Gilbert Mugisha scored the opening goal against Benin.

Goalkeepers: Fiacre Ntwali, Pierre Ishimwe

Defenders: Ange Mutsinzi, Fitina Omborenga, Ally Serumogo, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Elie Ganijuru, Christian Ishimwe, Aimable Nsabimana, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Thierry Manzi and Clement Niyigena

Midfielders: Djihad Bizimana), Kevin Muhire, Ally Niyonzima, Bonheur Mugisha, Steve Rubanguka, Yorl Rafael, Hakim Sahabo, Hadji Iraguha

Forwards: Fred Muhozi, Gilbert Mugisha, Meddie Kagere, Bienvenue Mugenzi, Yannick Bizimana, Glen Habimana

Benin Form

Benin drew 1-1 away to Rwanda in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Thursday.

Rwanda grabbed the lead after 13 minutes of play to get the early advantage over Benin, who created chances in the first half but failed to score.

The home side had a player sent off in the 61st minute, tilting the numerical advantage in favour of Benin, who pressed for the equaliser and scored a goal in the 82nd minute.

The Cheetahs have 27 shots in the game, ten on target and 69% possession.

Benin have gone six games without a victory, losing four of their last five, and they have been goal shy.

Their last five results across all competitions are L, L, L, L, and D, scoring two goals and conceding nine.

The Cheetahs have fair form when playing away from home, winning four of their last eight matches.

Their last five away results across all competitions are W, W, D, L, and L, registering eight goals and letting in eight.

Benin have battled to pick up wins in recent outings as they have lacked goals; however, they have been better when playing on the road and find the back of the net more often.

Benin Team News & Injuries

Newly appointed coach Gernot Rohr was disappointed his side did not win as he felt they had many chances to score goals.

Substitute Steve Mounie scored the late equaliser against Rwanda.

Goalkeepers: Saturnin Allagbe, Marcel Dandjinou, Serge Obassa

Defenders: Khaled Adenon, Doxa Katokopias, David Kiki, Farul Constanta, Olivier Verdon, Ludogorets Razgrad, Youssouf Assogba, Cedric Hountondji, Melvyn Doremus, Mohamed Tijani, Abdoul Rachid Moumini, Sankamao Rabiou

Midfielders: Jordan Adeoti, Sessi D'Almeida, Matteo Ahlinvi, Junior Olaitan, Salim Bawa, Dokou Dodo, Hassane Imourane

Forwards: Stephane Sessegnon, Jodel Dossou, Steve Mounie, Cebio Soukou, Tosin Aiyegun, Angel Chibozo

Verdict

Rwanda v Benin

Benin and Rwanda are not playing their best football lately; however, Benin has shown they can win on the road and is tipped to edge Rwanda with a win-to-nil performance and a 1-0 score.