Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Gabon

Group C runners-up Nigeria go head-to-head with Gabon, who finished second in Group F, in this FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Thursday 13 November. The winner will face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final.

We believe that Nigeria will get the better of Gabon and the Super Eagles are excellent value at -135. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Nigeria landed a 4–0 home win over Benin in their last World Cup qualifier, with Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on fire as he scored a hat-trick for the Super Eagles.

Gabon won their previous game, claiming a 2–0 World Cup qualifying victory when hosting Burundi, with Bryan Meyo and Mario Lemina both scoring late on.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Nigeria	10	4	5	1	15	8	7	15:8	17
2	Gabon	10	8	1	1	22	9	13	22:9	25

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Confirmed Lineups

Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams.

Gabon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Loyce Mbaba (GK), Anthony Oyono, Aaron Appindangoye, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Jacques Ekomie, Mario Lemina, Royce Openda Owaga, Ibrahim Didier Ndong, Andre Poko, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga.

Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Nigeria vs Gabon betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can back Nigeria at -135 to claim a World Cup qualifying victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making World Cup qualifying recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Nigeria vs Gabon stats:

• Nigeria have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Nigeria have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Nigeria have won 2 consecutive games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There’s an opportunity to back Nigeria at bigger odds on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria 2 - 0 Gabon

We’re taking a chance on the Super Eagles to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +460 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Victor Osimhen to Score +116

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) has registered six goals in his past six games. We’ll throw a dart at +116 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Victor Osimhen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+118

First

+240

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Nigeria vs Gabon Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 57% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Nigeria are favourites to prosper in this World Cup play-off semi-final and they’re available at -133 with the bookies. Gabon are the +410 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you wager Nigeria -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -102, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Gabon achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -185.

Hundreds of markets for every World Cup qualifying game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

-133

X

+215

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+104

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-333

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-185

Favourite Victor Osimhen is priced at +240 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +118.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+118

Anytime

+240

Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria)

First

+205

Anytime

+400

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+205

Anytime

+400

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+210

Anytime

+450

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)

First

+275

Anytime

+550

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+290

Anytime

+550

Dénis Bouanga (Gabon)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Nathan Tella (Nigeria)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Orphé Mbina (Gabon)

First

+460

Anytime

+850

Alan Do Marcolino (Gabon)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Bryan Meyo Ngoua (Gabon)

First

+525

Anytime

+1000

Johann Obiang (Gabon)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Jim Allevinah (Gabon)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Tyronne Ebuehi (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Shavy Babicka (Gabon)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

Gabon Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 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 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Nigeria vs Gabon Lineups & Team News

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