Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · Group Stage - 1

Rwanda vs Liberia Prediction

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Published: 24 Sept 2026Updated: 25 Sept 2026, 18:22

Match preview

Rwanda host Liberia on 25 September 2026 at 19:00 in Africa Cup of Nations qualification at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The home side play disciplined football built on defensive solidity and quick attacks down the flanks, using their crowd to maintain pressure on opposing defenses. Rwanda's weakness has been finishing in competitive matches, a problem they will need to solve against a Liberia side that relies on physical strength and tight midfield marking. Liberia sit deep away from home, forming a compact block and looking to break through mobile attacking players. The tactical battle will be decided in midfield, where Rwanda attempt to control possession while Liberia close down space. Rwanda's stadium advantage and superior quality should tilt the balance in their favor.

Form and H2H

Rwanda have won four of their last ten home matches, drawing one and losing five, averaging 1.68 goals for and 0.75 against. Liberia's away record over the same span shows three wins, three draws, and four losses, with 1.15 goals for and 1.43 against. Rwanda's home form in the win market has returned -1.16 profit, while Liberia's away record in the same market shows -2.83. The hosts' superior home record and Liberia's defensive vulnerabilities on the road suggest Rwanda should control this opening qualifier.

Best Bet

Back Rwanda to win. The hosts have the better home record, superior tactical setup, and crowd advantage in a match where Liberia will likely sit deep and invite pressure. Rwanda's disciplined approach and Liberia's tendency to concede on the road make the home win the clearest path to opening points. Melbet offer 1.77, 1xBet 1.77, and Mostbet 1.72.

Odds to Watch

The draw sits at 3.3 with Melbet and 1xBet, or 3.34 with Mostbet. Liberia's away form suggests they will defend compactly and look for set-piece opportunities, making a stalemate possible if Rwanda fail to break through early. A Liberia away win is priced at 4.75 with Melbet, 4.76 with 1xBet, and 4 with Mostbet, a long shot given the home side's record and tactical advantage.

Rwanda vs Liberia Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
Melbet1.773.334.87Place a bet
1xBet1.753.364.76Place a bet
Mostbet1.723.54.3Place a bet
22Bet1.753.354.8Place a bet
Best odds1.773.504.87
Average1.753.384.68
Lowest odds1.723.334.30
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1X2 prediction for Rwanda vs Liberia

Date and time 25 September 2026 at 17:00

1X211.7753%
O/UO 1.560%
DC1/X76%
BTTSNo20%
1 53%X 23%2 24%

Win Rwanda

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Rwanda vs Liberia Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

RwandaRwandaLast matchesLiberiaLiberia
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
60%Over 1.5 goals60%
40%Over 2.5 goals40%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
0%BTTS40%
0%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Rwanda — Liberia

In the last 1 meetings, Rwanda hold the edge — 1 wins for Rwanda, 0 for Liberia, 0 draws.

100% W — 10% D — 00% W — 0
  • RwandaRwanda3:1LiberiaLiberia
    Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · 25 Sept 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
100%Over 2.5100%
100%BTTS100%
100%Rwanda over 0.5100%

Betting profits Rwanda vs Liberia

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Rwanda

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.1637
Match WinnerDraw-7.0007
Match WinnerLose-0.5847
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.7547
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+0.2537
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-2.7827
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+1.2457
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-4.0015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.6655
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+0.9613
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.3523
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.4511
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.1711
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-1.8936
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.5746
Goals Over/UnderOver 10.0011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 10.0011
Both Teams ScoreYes-6.0006
Both Teams ScoreNo+3.1866

Liberia

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-2.8328
Match WinnerDraw+0.5938
Match WinnerLose-2.9438
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.8668
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.0528
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+2.2368
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.2638
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+4.3558
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-3.5338
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+3.9334
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.8324
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+5.3225
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-1.2935
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.1822
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.3944
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-4.0004
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 40.0011
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.50.0011
Both Teams ScoreYes+1.4035
Both Teams ScoreNo-2.0525

Match statistics

4848%Possession %52%52
1343%Total shots57%17
444%Shots on target56%5
650%Shots off target50%6
117%Corners83%5
1970%Fouls30%8
375%Yellow cards25%1
00%Red cards100%1
37748%Passes52%407
32948%Accurate passes52%352
375%Saves25%1

Key events

  • 2'
    Goal Abeddy Biramahire (L. Mickels)
    Rwanda
  • 33'
    Goal L. Mickels
    Rwanda
  • 34'
    Yellow card Bonheur Mugisha
    Rwanda
  • 38'
    Goal S. Nimely
    Liberia
  • 40'
    Yellow card J. Kwizera
    Rwanda
  • 44'
    Penalty J. Mickels
    Rwanda
  • 45'
    Substitution S. Nimely (→ Kpah Sherman)
    Liberia
  • 45'
    Substitution P. Tarnue (→ A. Kosiah)
    Liberia
  • 45'
    Substitution Sabastien Teclar (→ Bryant Farkarlun)
    Liberia
  • 48'
    Yellow card A. Kosiah
    Liberia
  • 61'
    Red card Kpah Sherman
    Liberia
  • 69'
    Substitution L. Mickels (→ Elie Tatou Iradukunda)
    Rwanda
  • 69'
    Substitution Abeddy Biramahire (→ I. Nshuti)
    Rwanda
  • 75'
    Substitution F. Nyenetue (→ D. Teah)
    Liberia
  • 75'
    Substitution Salomon Tweh (→ Kindness Cole)
    Liberia
  • 76'
    Yellow card I. Nshuti
    Rwanda
  • 80'
    Substitution Claude Niyomugabo (→ E. Imanishimwe)
    Rwanda
  • 80'
    Substitution J. Kwizera (→ Bonheur Mugisha)
    Rwanda
  • 80'
    Substitution Bonheur Mugisha (→ Kevin Muhire)
    Rwanda

RwandaLast matches Rwanda

Rwanda are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.4 goals per game.

60% W — 30% D — 040% L — 2
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Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
0
Losses
2
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
0%

LiberiaLast matches Liberia

In the last 5 matches Liberia have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

20% W — 120% D — 160% L — 3
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  • LiberiaLiberia2:2LibyaLibya
    DFriendlies · 31 Mar 2026
  • BeninBenin1:0LiberiaLiberia
    LFriendlies · 27 Mar 2026
  • GuineaGuinea2:0LiberiaLiberia
    LFriendlies · 15 Nov 2025

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.0
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Rwanda vs Liberia Standings

League table is not available for this competition snapshot yet.

Comparative team statistics

360%Wins20%1
00%Draws20%1
240%Losses60%3
7100%Goals scored71%5
457%Goals conceded100%7
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Rwanda vs Liberia

RwandaRwanda

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 7 (1.4)
  • Goals conceded 4 (0.8)
  • Clean sheets 3
  • Failed to score 2

LiberiaLiberia

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 3
  • Goals scored 5 (1.0)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 3

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Referee Hillary Hambaba

Lineups

RwandaRwanda · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Gilbert Byiringiro
  2. Djihad Bizimana
  3. Abeddy Biramahire
  4. P. Kavita
  5. L. Mickels
  6. J. Mickels
  7. A. Mutsinzi
  8. Claude Niyomugabo
  9. F. Ntwari
  10. Bonheur Mugisha
  11. J. Kwizera

Bench

  1. Elie Tatou Iradukunda
  2. J. Mickels
  3. Gilbert Mugisha
  4. Kevin Muhire
  5. C. Niyigena
  6. Darryl Nkulikiyimana
  7. I. Nshuti
  8. Obed Obed
  9. Adolphe Hakizimana
  10. E. Imanishimwe
  11. S. Gueulette
  12. Noam Fritz Emeran

LiberiaLiberia · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Tommy Gbayeh Songo
  2. Sabastien Teclar
  3. Arago Jamal
  4. Edward Ledlum
  5. S. Nimely
  6. O. Dorley
  7. F. Nyenetue
  8. S. Dweh
  9. E. Fully
  10. Salomon Tweh
  11. P. Tarnue

Bench

  1. Kpah Sherman
  2. Kindness Cole
  3. George Diamond Wallace
  4. Ashley Williams
  5. P. Wilson
  6. M. Sangare
  7. N. Kenneh
  8. A. Kosiah
  9. D. Teah
  10. Bryant Farkarlun
  11. Amos Wesseh
  12. P. Martor

Injuries and suspensions

RwandaRwanda

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

LiberiaLiberia

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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