World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Benin

Nigeria host Benin in this World Cup qualifying game, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Tuesday 14 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Side With the Underdogs

Benin +1.25 means dividing our stake exactly between +1 and +1.5. This Asian Handicap prediction at odds of -105 allows us to bet against Nigeria and land a nice potential return.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Nigeria got the win in their last game. A 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory occurred on the road when meeting Lesotho.

Benin triumphed in their previous game. It was on their travels where Rwanda were beaten 1-0 in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head between Benin and Nigeria, saw the former host a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw. We’ve seen the past 5 H2H meetings involve three wins for Nigeria, one draw and one victory for Benin.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Benin	9	5	2	2	12	7	5	12:7	17
3	Nigeria	9	3	5	1	11	8	3	11:8	14

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Nigeria vs Benin Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Nigeria vs Benin picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Benin are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this World Cup qualifying clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of -105 available.

We study the World Cup qualifying form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Nigeria vs Benin stats:

The +1.25 line has been covered by Benin in 4 consecutive games on the road.
The +1.25 line has been covered by Benin in 9 of their last 10 games.
The +1.25 line has been covered by Benin in 18 of their last 20 games.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 4 consecutive games.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 16 of their last 20 games.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 4 of their last 5 games against Benin.

Benin +1.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 18:08, 12 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria

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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +510 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Benin +1.25 -105

Total Goals Under 2.5 -150

Both Team To Score Yes +162.5

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Nigeria vs Benin Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nigeria Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Nigeria are convincing -275 favourites to land the spoils in this World Cup qualifying encounter, which means a 73% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Benin are available at +1100.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Nigeria are -110, while Benin are alternatively priced at +900 and the draw is +125.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -225.

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

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Full-Time Result

5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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Nigeria vs Benin Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Nigeria vs Benin team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you on the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups as well as all recent injury developments.