Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Mozambique

Group C winners Nigeria square off against Mozambique, who finished third in Group F, in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter at Fez Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Monday 5 January.

There’s a chance to get some insurance on the underdogs by backing Mozambique +1.25 at -109 on the Asian Handicap. Our stake is split between +1 and +1.5 and there is a strong case for siding with the Mambas against Nigeria.

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Nigeria come into this last-16 match on the back of a 3–1 victory over Uganda at Fez Stadium. The Super Eagles had a whopping 72% of possession and managed five shots on target, with Raphael Onyedika registering two goals and Paul Onuachu scoring one.

Mozambique were beaten 2–1 by Cameroon at Stade Adrar in their previous match. Chiquinho Conde's men had 52% of possession and two shots on goal, while Geny Catamo found the net.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Nigeria	3	3	0	0	8	4	4	8:4	9
3	Mozambique	3	1	0	2	4	5	-1	4:5	3

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Nigeria have won all of their previous 3 games, averaging 2.7 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. Eric Chelle's team have averaged 63.7% possession, 509.0 passes and 4.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 2.0 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman lead the way with 2 goals, while Paul Onuachu has 1. Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi are the leading assists makers with 2.

Mozambique have won 1 and lost 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. The Mambas average 47.0% possession, 390.3 passes, 3.0 corners in their favour and 7.0 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 16.7 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal.

Geny Catamo has scored 2 goals, followed by Faisal Bangal and Diogo Calila on 1. The top assistors in the last 3 games are Infren Nanani, Geny Catamo and Witi who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.

Mozambique confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ernan (GK), Diogo Calila, Mexer, Reinildo, Bruno Langa, Guima, Alfons Amade, Geny Catamo, Elias Pelembe, Witi, Faisal Bangal.

Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Nigeria vs Mozambique with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Mozambique with a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap looks to be the way forward at odds of -109. We’re expecting a solid showing when it comes to this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash and feel confident.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Africa Cup of Nations team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Nigeria vs Mozambique stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Mozambique in 6 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Mozambique in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Mozambique in 8 of their last 10 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 4 of their last 5 games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 52.1% 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 wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Mozambique Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria 1 - 1 Mozambique

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Geny Catamo to Score +480

Geny Catamo (Mozambique) has netted three goals in his past five matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +480 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Geny Catamo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

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Nigeria vs Mozambique 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.

You might not get rich backing Nigeria at -370 to win this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash although these betting odds imply a 79% chance that the favourites end up winning. Mozambique are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +1100.

Nigeria can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -139. However, Mozambique are +750 and the draw is +160 if you want to take a different option.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -172 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-370

X

+420

2

+1100

Half-Time Result

1

-139

X

+160

2

+750

Double Chance

1X

-3333

12

-667

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+650

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-115

2 Hcp +1.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-104

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-172

Victor Osimhen is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +225 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is -133.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

-133

Anytime

+225

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+115

Anytime

+310

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+175

Anytime

+460

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Geny Catamo (Mozambique)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Melque Alexandre (Mozambique)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Witi (Mozambique)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Stanley Ratifo (Mozambique)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Gildo Lourenço Vilanculos (Mozambique)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Faisal Abdul Amide Bangal (Mozambique)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Alebiosu (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Zaidu Sanusi (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Elias Pelembe (Mozambique)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

+120

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-133

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-143

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-167

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-204

Geny Catamo (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Melque Alexandre (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Witi (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Stanley Ratifo (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Gildo Lourenço Vilanculos (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Faisal Abdul Amide Bangal (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Ryan Alebiosu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Elias Pelembe (Mozambique)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

Mozambique Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 4.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 2 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 4.67 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 63.67% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 59.50% possession in the last 2 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 home matches

Possession

• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 46.67% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 3 away matches

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