Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
In the 6th round of the African World Cup qualifiers, Rwanda will face Lesotho. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, with a kick-off time of 17:00 Central European Time. Let's take a look at the bet on the winner of this match.
Rwanda
The Rwandan national team has shown decent progress in recent years but remains a team fighting for mid-table positions. In the World Cup qualifiers, they started confidently and currently hold the 3rd place in Group C, with 7 points from five matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) and a goal difference of 3:3. Rwanda's game is primarily based on solid defense and quick counterattacks, utilizing the speed of their wingers.
In recent matches, the team has displayed defensive stability, but has struggled with finishing chances. However, home crowd support could play a crucial role in this encounter – Rwanda has already achieved important victories on home soil, such as a 2-0 win against South Africa.
Lesotho
Lesotho holds the fifth place in the group, with 5 points (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses) and a goal difference of 3:4. The team focuses on defensive football and tries to play cautiously but faces significant challenges in attack. In their last match, Lesotho lost 0-2 away to South Africa – marking their third defeat in the last four games, during which they scored only one goal.
In the first round of qualifiers, Lesotho already faced Rwanda and lost 0-1 at home.
Probable lineups
Rwanda: Ntwari, Niyomugabo, Manzi, Mutsinzi, Ombolenga, Guilette, Bizimana, Mugisha, Nshuti, Kwizera, Sahabo.
Lesotho: Moerane, Mkwanazi, Matlaba, Makhatha, Makele, Matsau, Bereng, Toloane, Snyders, Mokhachane, Maketeng
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- In 3 of Rwanda's last 4 matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored.
- Lesotho conceded first in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- In 9 of Lesotho's last 10 matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.
- Lesotho lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Match prediction: Rwanda vs Lesotho
The match between Rwanda and Lesotho promises to be tense and strategically challenging. Rwanda will aim to leverage the home advantage to secure a win, while Lesotho will focus on defense, trying to complicate the game for their opponent. My bet is on a Rwanda victory with odds of 1.58.
