Rwanda vs Mozambique Predictions - Mozambique to edge Rwanda

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 17 Jun 2023

Brad Newcomb 17 Jun 2023

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Rwanda vs Mozambique tips for Sunday's AFCON Group L match (15:00 SAST)
Mozambique drew 1-1 against Rwanda at home last year
Can Rwanda end their winless run of home results with a win?

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Mozambique can beat Rwanda (Getty Images)

Rwanda vs Mozambique Predictions

Rwanda and Mozambique will be vying to finish second in Group L to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in January next year. However, both nations have been in poor form, although Mozambique have won several times on their travels. A close win to nil result is predicted in favour of Mozambique.

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

Rwanda have won 1 of their last 11 fixtures in all competitions.
Rwanda are winless in 8 home games in all competitions.
Rwanda have scored 1 goal in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Mozambique have won 1 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
Mozambique have won 3 of their last 9 away matches in all competitions.
Mozambique have conceded 11 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Rwanda and Mozambique have two victories each, with one draw in five Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.

Rwanda Form

Rwanda dropped points home and away when they played two consecutive 1-1 draws against Benin in March to remain winless in Group L, one point behind Mozambique in third place in the standings.

The Wasps have registered one victory in their last 11 fixtures, including four defeats and five draws.

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

Amavubi have been in bad shape on home soil, losing five of their last eight, including three draws.

Their last five home results across all competitions are L, L, L, D, and D, scoring one goal and conceding five.

Rwanda lack goals, especially at home, where they have been on a lengthy run without a victory. They will need to rediscover their shooting boots to have a chance to pocket all the points on offer.

Rwanda Team News & Injuries

Coach Carlos Alos Ferrer has called up Noe Uwimana, Danny Ndikumana, Patrick Mutsinzi, and Innocent Nshuti for their first international caps.

Midfielder Yannick Mukunz makes a return to the squad.

Goalkeepers: Adolphe Hakizimana, Pierre Ishimwe, Fiance Ntwali

Defenders: Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Christian Ishimwe, Thierry Manzi, Ange Mutsinzi, Aimable Nsabimana, Fitina Ombalenga, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Ally Serumogo, Faustin Usengimana, Noel Uwimana

Midfielders: Djihad Bizimana, Samuel Gueullette, Muhadjiri Hakizimana, Yannick Mukunzi, Steve Rubanguka, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Hakim Sabaho, Rafael York

Forwards: Abeddy Biramahire, Didier Mugisha, Gilbert Mugisha, Patrick Mutsinzi, Danny Ndikumana, Dominique Savio Nshuti, Innocent Nshuti

Mozambique Form

Mozambique had two tough AFCON qualifiers against Senegal to contend with in March, getting thrashed 5-1 away from home before going down by a goal to nil in the reverse fixture.

The Mambas secured a 1-1 draw against Malawi on Wednesday in preparation for their match against Rwanda.

Mozambique have been in poor form, securing one win in ten games, including five defeats and four draws.

The Mambas' last five results across all competitions are L, L, L, L, and D, scoring three goals and conceding 11.

Mozambique have produced some results on their travels, picking three victories in nine fixtures, including four losses and two draws.

Their last five away results across all competitions are D, L, D, L, and L, registering four goals and conceding 11.

Mozambique have not been performing at their best for some time, but they have shown they can eke out a result when playing away from home, giving them the edge over a Rwanda team lacking goals. Can they make it count?

Mozambique Team News & Injuries

Coach Chiquinho Conde has included David Malembane for his first cap since October 2021.

Goalkeepers: Fazito, Ivane, Victor Guambe

Defenders: Bheu Januario, Chico, Danito, David Malembane, Domingos, Edmilson, Martinho, Mexer

Midfielders: Abudo, Amadu, Clesio Bauque, Dominguez, Geny Catamo, Gildo, Kambala, Shaquille, Telinho, Witi

Forwards: Melque, Stanley Ratifo

Verdict

Rwanda v Mozambique

Mozambique is tipped to secure maximum points with a win-to-nil performance and a 1-0 against a Rwanda side that is misfiring upfront and have not won at home for two years.