Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction, Lineups & Odds
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and our betting prediction is for Nigeria to win. They have a strong chance of beating South Africa and the -163 makes plenty of appeal.
Last Matches & H2H
Nigeria´s last game was a 1-0 victory over Angola at Felix Houphouet-Boigny. Ademola Lookman scored in this Africa Cup of Nations match, with Nigeria having four corners in total and three shots on target.
South Africa had six shots on target when they won 2-1 against Cape Verde at Stade Charles Konan Banny in this Africa Cup of Nations match.
Nigeria won against South Africa by a 2-1 scoreline when the teams last met at Cairo Int'l Stadium.
Confirmed Lineups
Nigeria (confirmed lineup): Stanley Nwabili, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen.
South Africa (confirmed lineup): Ronwen Williams, Gomolemo Grant Kekana, Siyanda Xulu, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Percy Tau, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane, Evidence Makgopa.
Expert Analysis
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Nigeria vs South Africa stats:
Our tip is that there will be a home win in this Africa Cup of Nations game. You can currently get -163 about this happening which looks a great price.
If you’re anticipating both teams will score in this game, why not check out the Nigeria to win + BTTS Yes betting option at bigger odds.
Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction
Nigeria To Win @ -163
Nigeria vs South Africa Odds
With a 62% chance of winning, Nigeria are favourites to win this Africa Cup of Nations match and they’re available at betting odds of -163 with the bookies. South Africa are the +550 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match. 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 -200.
You can back Nigeria at -500 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. South Africa are +333.3 with the football betting sites to win this Africa Cup of Nations game.
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Full Time Result
1
-163
X
+250
2
+550
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Half Time Result
1
+130
X
-100
2
+600
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Double Chance
1X
-901
12
-350
X2
+125
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
+150
No
-200
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Draw No Bet
1
-500
2
+333.3
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.75
-118
2 Hcp +0.75
-100
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
-225
Over 2.5
+170
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Total Corners
Under 8.5
-110
Over 8.5
-125
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Team Stats
Latest Africa Cup of Nations and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Nigeria Betting Stats
South Africa Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 12 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 8 wins, 4 defeats and 8 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.15 goals scored and 1.05 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.35 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.95 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 3.71 corners awarded and 4 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 3.6 corners awarded and 4 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 7.71 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 7.6 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 7 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 home matches
Corners
- An average of 3.71 corners awarded and 4.57 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 3.25 corners awarded and 5.75 corners against in the last 4 away matches
- An average of 8.29 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 9 corners awarded in the last 4 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 7 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 away matches
Team News
Don’t miss out on the Nigeria vs South Africa team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.
Nigeria vs South Africa Lineups
Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
South Africa Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
South Africa Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Nigeria Substitutes
- 1Francis Uzoho
- 4Alhassan Yusuf
- 7Ahmed Musa
- 10Joe Aribo
- 11Samuel Chukwueze
- 13S. Onyemaechi
- 14Kelechi Iheanacho
- 19Paul Onuachu
- 20Chidozie Awaziem
- 22Kenneth Omeruo
- 24Terem Moffi
- 25Raphael Onyedika
South Africa Substitutes
- 2Nyiko Mobbie
- 3Terrence Mashego
- 7Oswin Appollis
- 8Jayden Adams
- 15Thabang Monare
- 16Veli Mothwa
- 17Zakhele Lepasa
- 19Nkosinathi Sibisi
- 21Mihlali Mayambela
- 22Ricardo Goss
- 23Thapelo Morena
Previous Nigeria Lineups
Previous South Africa Lineups
We aim to bring you predicted lineups before the confirmed teams are announced. Get formations and substitutes as part of our Nigeria vs South Africa lineups service.
Team Squads
Nigeria Squad
South Africa Squad
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
Tables & Standings
Africa Cup of Nations Group A
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
Africa Cup of Nations Group E
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Namibia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
The Africa Cup of Nations standings will highlight the leading teams in the table. Go through the standings to see how many points each side has earned.
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