Nigeria vs Morocco Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Jan 2026
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Morocco
Nigeria take on host nation Morocco in this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 14 January.
Nigeria look a good bet to defeat Morocco and we can back them at -111 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.
Nigeria sealed a semi-final spot with a 2–0 win over Algeria at Stade de Marrakech in the quarter-finals. Eric Chelle's team enjoyed 57% possession and managed five shots on target, while Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams each scored one goal.
Morocco secured a 2–0 victory over Cameroon in their quarter-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The Atlas Lions recorded 41% possession and had three shots on goal, with Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari finding the net.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Morocco |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 1 |  Nigeria |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8:4 | 9 |
Nigeria have won all of their past 5 games, averaging 2.8 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. The Super Eagles have averaged 61.8% possession, 491.6 passes and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 1.2 shots on goal, 6.0 attempts and 3.2 corners.
Victor Osimhen leads the way with 4 goals, Ademola Lookman has 3, with Akor Adams and Raphael Onyedika scoring 2. Ademola Lookman is the leading assists maker with 4.
Morocco have won 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.8 goals from 14.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 60.0% possession, 482.4 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 1.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.2 goals from 4.4 attempts and 0.8 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Brahim Diaz with 5, Ayoub El Kaabi on 3 and Ismael Saibari 1. Azzedine Ounahi has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 5 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.
Morocco confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yassine Bounou (GK), Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair Mazraoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Ismael Saibari, Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.
Nigeria vs Morocco Prediction & Betting Tips
Get set for Nigeria vs Morocco with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.
Match Prediction
Nigeria +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think the Super Eagles have a good chance of recording a win in this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final and it’s therefore a confident selection at -111.
The Africa Cup of Nations tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.
Key Nigeria vs Morocco stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
Morocco
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Super Eagles to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Brahim Díaz (Morocco) can be backed at -154 to not have a shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) has managed three goals in his past four matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +360 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Nigeria with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, two or less goals to be registered and Brahim Díaz (Morocco) failing to record a shot on target.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Nigeria vs Morocco 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.
Morocco are the shortest price to win this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 47% probability due to their +112 betting odds. Nigeria are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the Super Eagles can be backed at +295.
Morocco and Nigeria can be backed at -233 and +160 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -152.
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Victor Osimhen is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Nigeria Stats
Morocco Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 away matches.
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 1 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 1.00 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 6.33 corners awarded and 2.67 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 0 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 61.80% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 60.00% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 home matches
Nigeria vs Morocco Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Nigeria vs Morocco team news. Receive the predicted and confirmed Africa Cup of Nations lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Morocco Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Morocco Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Nigeria Substitutes
- 1Francis Uzoho
- 3Zaidu Sanusi
- 5Igoh Ogbu
- 10Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- 11Samuel Chukwueze
- 14Mohammed Usman
- 15Moses Simon
- 16Amas Obasogie
- 19Paul Onuachu
- 20Chidozie Awaziem
- 24Chidera Ejuke
- 25Salim Fago Lawal
- 26Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
- 28Tochukwu Nnadi
Morocco Substitutes
- 4Sofyan Amrabat
- 7Hamza Igamane
- 9Soufiane Rahimi
- 12Munir
- 13Eliesse Ben Seghir
- 14Oussama Targhalline
- 15Mohamed Chibi
- 16Ilias Akhomach
- 18Jawad El Yamiq
- 19Youssef En-Nesyri
- 21Chemsdine Talbi
- 22El Mehdi Al Harrar
- 26Anass Salah-Eddine
- 27A. Ait Boudlal
- 28Youssef Belammari
Previous Nigeria Lineups
Previous Morocco Lineups
Nigeria Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eric Chelle
Morocco Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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