On Sunday afternoon, Rwanda and Mozambique clash at the Stade Huye in what could be a crucial game in Group L of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations.
Rwanda form guideCarlo Alos’ team head into this clash third place in the group, a point adrift of their second-place opponents. A victory in this clash would be massive, as they would leapfrog Mozambique in the standings. However, if they suffer a defeat, then Rwanda will book their place at the African Cup of Nations, and Rwanda will fail to qualify.
The home team’s recent results don’t suggest that Rwanda will get the result they need, as they have won just one of their previous 11 internationals.
The fact that Rwanda has also won just one of their previous 18 matches in AFCON qualifying doesn’t bode well for a home victory. Their recent qualifiers have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last ten matches in qualifying.
Mozambique form guideThe visitors will see this game as a golden opportunity to book their place at the African Cup of Nations, as a win would be enough for qualification.
However, Mozambique’s recent form is awful, as they have suffered four straight defeats going into this clash, including a 1-0 loss against Sunday’s opponents last time out.
The visitor's results in qualifying for the African Cup of Nations are poor, as they have won just one of their previous nine matches, having also suffered defeats in six of their last eight games in qualifiers.
Mozambique has been poor travellers of late, winning just one of their previous seven away games in qualifying while losing three of their last four away games in qualifiers.
What am I backing?Both teams have been unconvincing lately. I see this being a relatively even game, so I am backing this clash to produce a draw.