Nigeria Predictions & Analysis

Nigeria Founded: 1945 NIG

Over Team Home Fortress

Primary Market Signals

Home Win (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals (70%)

AI Betting Profile

Nigeria are a side that relies heavily on home form. 70% finished Over 2.5 goals, averaging 3.0 total goals per game. The strongest recent signal is Home Win (80%).

Key Betting Angles

Home Win — 80% win rate at home in recent sample
Over 2.5 Goals — 70% hit rate in last 10 matches

Explore Nigeria's predicted performance, expert insights, and statistical breakdowns for their upcoming matches in the season.

Current Form

D L W D D

Win Rate

60%

Record (Last 10)

6W 3D 1L

Upcoming Predictions (2)

Upcoming Nigeria Matches

World. Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification (2)

Nov 13

16:00

Nigeria

38% 30% 32% PREDICTION

Tanzania

1.36 : 1.24

xG:

1.36 : 1.24

Nov 17

13:00

Tanzania

34% 30% 36% PREDICTION

Nigeria

1.28 : 1.32

xG:

1.28 : 1.32

Recent Results & Statistics for Nigeria (10)

Date

League

Match

Outcome

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria Stats & Trends

All figures below are based on the last 10 completed matches.

Performance Stats

Goals Scored 19

Goals Conceded 11

Avg. Goals Scored 1.9

Avg. Goals Conceded 1.1

Form Analysis

Matches Played 10

Wins 6

Draws 3

Losses 1

Win Rate 60%

Home (5) 4W 1D 0L

Away (5) 2W 2D 1L

Match Trends

Over 2.5 Rate 70%

Under 2.5 Rate 30%

BTTS Rate 50%

Avg. Total Goals 3.0

AI Prediction Record

Forecast Reliability Moderate Model correctly called 1/3 outcomes (1X2) in recent matches. Mixed record — cross-check with team traits and market signals above.

1X2 Prediction Accuracy 33% (1/3)

Over 2.5 Prediction Accuracy 33%

BTTS Prediction Accuracy 67%

Correct Score Prediction Accuracy 33%

AI Model Insight

Prediction Accuracy Explained

Our AI model correctly predicted 1 out of 3 recent Nigeria matches, achieving a 33% accuracy rate. The lower accuracy indicates this team's results are particularly difficult to forecast.

Overall Accuracy 33%

Attacking Trends

Nigeria average 1.9 goals per game across the last 10 matches. They generate 13.4 shots per game with 5.6 on target (41.8% shot accuracy). With 55% average possession, Nigeria employ a possession-dominant playing style.

Goals/Game 1.9

Avg. Shots 13.4

Shot Accuracy 41.8%

Possession 55%

Home vs Away Performance

Nigeria show a strong home advantage In their last 5 home and 5 away matches, they have a 80% home win rate (4W) vs 40% away (2W). At home, they score 2.2 goals/game and concede 0.8, while away they score 1.6 and concede 1.4. Their defense is notably more solid at home.

Home Win Rate 80%

Away Win Rate 40%

Home Goals/Game 2.2

Away Goals/Game 1.6

Goal Distribution

Nigeria's goals are evenly distributed across both halves, with 40% coming before half-time and 60% after. Their most dangerous period is the 76-90 minute window, accounting for 40% of goals. Notably, 40% of their goals come in the final 15 minutes (76-90'), making them a genuine late-game threat.

20%

0-15'

16-30'

20%

31-45'

46-60'

20%

61-75'

40%

76-90'

1st Half Goals 40%

2nd Half Goals 60%

Peak Period 76-90 min (40%)

Over/Under 2.5 Analysis

In Nigeria's last 10 matches, 7 games (70%) finished with Over 2.5 goals while 3 (30%) were Under 2.5. The average total goals per match is 3.0 (scored 1.9 + conceded 1.1). The data strongly leans towards Over 2.5, suggesting high-scoring encounters. Both Teams To Score (BTTS) occurred in 50% of matches.

Over 2.5 70%

Under 2.5 30%

Avg. Total Goals 3.0

BTTS Rate 50%