Cape Verde host Rwanda on 29 September 2026 at 17:00 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications. Cape Verde's last five results: D D D L L (3 draws and 2 losses). Rwanda's last five: L L W W W (3 wins and 2 losses).
Cape Verde vs Rwanda kicks off at 17:00 UK time on Tuesday 29 September 2026 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.
Cape Verde's last five results read D D D L L (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.
Rwanda's last five results read L L W W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.
Diney Borges leads Cape Verde with 4 shots across their last 10 games.
Innocent Nshuti leads Rwanda with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.
Djindo Louis Houngnandande is the referee for Cape Verde vs Rwanda, averaging 11.5 fouls and 4.8 yellow cards per game this season.
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Cape Verde and Rwanda are on the Lineups tab of this page, and update to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
Statz's projection model makes Cape Verde the favourite with a 60% chance of winning, against 13% for Rwanda and 26% for the draw. Projected goals are Cape Verde 1.5 - 0.5 Rwanda.
The most likely scoreline is 1-0, a Cape Verde win, at 20%. Both teams to score is 32% likely and over 2.5 goals 33%. Every scoreline's chance is on the Projections tab of this page.
Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.
Statz's projection model expects Cape Verde 1.5 - 0.5 Rwanda in goals. It gives Cape Verde a 60% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Rwanda 13%. Both teams to score is 32% likely, over 1.5 goals 60% and over 2.5 goals 33%. The most likely scorelines are 1-0 (20%), 2-0 (15%), 0-0 (13%), 1-1 (11%), 2-1 (8%).
| Score | Result | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | Cape Verde win | 20% |
| 2-0 | Cape Verde win | 15% |
| 0-0 | Draw | 13% |
| 1-1 | Draw | 11% |
| 2-1 | Cape Verde win | 8% |
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Cape Verde vs Rwanda, updated to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
| # | Cape Verde | Fouls committed | Rwanda | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Borges | 4 | I. Nshuti | 4 |
| 2 | J. Soares | 2 | C. Niyomugabo | 3 |
| 3 | Y. Semedo | 2 | G. Byiringiro | 3 |
| 4 | K. Pires | 1 | K. Muhire | 3 |
| 5 | J. Kwizera | 3 |
| # | Cape Verde | Shots | Rwanda | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Borges | 4 | A. Biramahire | 5 |
| 2 | Y. Semedo | 1 | A. Gitego | 2 |
| 3 | I. Nshuti | 2 | ||
| 4 | D. Bizimana | 2 | ||
| 5 | K. Muhire | 1 |
| # | Cape Verde | Shots on target | Rwanda | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Borges | 2 | A. Biramahire | 1 |
| 2 | L. Mickels | 1 |
| # | Cape Verde | Goals | Rwanda | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Pires | 1 | A. Biramahire | 2 |
| 2 | L. Mickels | 2 | ||
| 3 | G. Mugisha | 1 |
| # | Cape Verde | Yellow cards | Rwanda | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Pires | 1 | I. Nshuti | 3 |
| 2 | D. Borges | 1 | F. Ntwari | 1 |
| 3 | Y. Semedo | 1 | F. Ombolenga | 1 |
| 4 | C. Niyomugabo | 1 | ||
| 5 | A. Ishimwe | 1 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.6 | 17 of 58 |
| Goals against | 0.8 | 14 of 58 |
| Shots | 9.8 | 17 of 58 |
| Shots on target | 3.9 | 17 of 58 |
| Fouls | 10.8 | 42 of 58 |
| Passes | 0.5 | 41 of 58 |
| Corners | 5.4 | 15 of 58 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 0.5 | 47 of 58 |
| Goals against | 0.9 | 20 of 58 |
| Shots | 7.2 | 32 of 58 |
| Shots on target | 2.9 | 32 of 58 |
| Fouls | 11.4 | 35 of 58 |
| Tackles | 14 | 6 of 58 |
| Passes | 209.3 | 5 of 58 |
| Corners | 2.6 | 43 of 58 |