Burundi vs Rwanda
head-to-head record
- Burundi wins
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Rwanda wins
- 4
10 meetings, 1982 to 2014Goals: Burundi 11, Rwanda 13
Burundi and Rwanda have met 10 times since 1982. Rwanda have won 4, Burundi 3, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 5 March 2014, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.
The 10 meetings have produced 24 goals, 2.40 per game. The biggest win is Burundi’s 3–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2011. They went 16 years without meeting, between 1982 and 1999.
Who has won more, Burundi or Rwanda?
All matches10 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies6 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Burundi 11, Rwanda 132.40 per game
- First meeting
- Burundi 1–0 RwandaFriendly, 30 Aug 1982
- Most recent
- Burundi 1–1 RwandaFriendly, 5 Mar 2014
- Burundi’s biggest win
- Burundi 3–1 RwandaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 5 Jun 2011
- Rwanda’s biggest win
- Rwanda 4–2 BurundiFriendly, 15 Mar 2003
- Most goals in a meeting
- Rwanda 4–2 BurundiFriendly, 15 Mar 2003
- TFN Elo rating now
- Burundi 1432 (127th), Rwanda 1495 (101st)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Burundi1Rwanda1
Friendly
Bujumbura, Burundi
- Burundi3Rwanda1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Bujumbura, Burundi
- Rwanda3Burundi1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Kigali, Rwanda
- Burundi0Rwanda0
Friendly
Bujumbura, Burundi
- Rwanda1Burundi0
Friendly
Kigali, Rwanda
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Burundi win and drops with every Rwanda win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Burundi's home games
4 matches
220
BurundiDrawsRwanda
In Rwanda's home games
5 matches
014
BurundiDrawsRwanda
At neutral venues
1 match
100
BurundiDrawsRwanda
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Burundi | Draws | Rwanda | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–4 |
| CECAFA Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000s | 5 | 13 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Burundi | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12011 | 22005 to 2007 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22011 to 2014 | 42005 to 2011 |
Penalty shootouts
- Rwanda 0–0 BurundiFriendly, 7 Aug 1999Rwanda won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Burundi and Rwanda played each other?
10 times, starting on 30 August 1982. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 6 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Burundi and Rwanda?
Rwanda, with 4 wins to 3. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Burundi vs Rwanda?
Burundi’s 3–1 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 5 June 2011 in Bujumbura.
When did Burundi and Rwanda last play?
On 5 March 2014 in Bujumbura, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Burundi and Rwanda?
In 4 competitive matches, Burundi have 2 wins, Rwanda have 2, and 0 ended level.
Have Burundi and Rwanda met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in a friendly on 7 August 1999, when Rwanda won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Burundi vs Rwanda result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 1–1 | Rwanda | Friendly | Bujumbura, Burundi | |
| Burundi | 3–1 | Rwanda | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Bujumbura, Burundi | |
| Rwanda | 3–1 | Burundi | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Burundi | 0–0 | Rwanda | Friendly | Bujumbura, Burundi | |
| Rwanda | 1–0 | Burundi | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 2–0 | Burundi | CECAFA Cup | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Burundi | 3–1 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (neutral) | |
| Rwanda | 4–2 | Burundi | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 0–0Rwanda on pens | Burundi | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Burundi | 1–0 | Rwanda | Friendly | Bujumbura, Burundi |
Recent form
Burundi
Rwanda
- Dv KenyaFriendly0–0Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wat Cape VerdeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv LiberiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying3–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Wv EstoniaFIFA Series2–0Mon 30 Mar 2026
- Wv GrenadaFIFA Series4–0Fri 27 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.