Nigeria vs Tanzania Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Tanzania

Nigeria square off against Tanzania in this Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter at Fez Stadium, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Tuesday 23 December.

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Nigeria and Tanzania might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -127 look more than fair.

Nigeria’s most recent match ended in penalty shootout defeat (1-1 AET) to DR Congo in the World Cup Play-off final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Frank Onyeka scored for the Super Eagles during normal time.

In their last outing, Tanzania suffered a 1–0 home defeat to Zambia in a World Cup qualifier at Amaan Stadium.

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	Tanzania	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1	3:4	2

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Confirmed Lineups

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

Tanzania confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zuberi Foba (GK), Shomari Kapombe, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Husseini, Alphonce Msanga, Novatus Miroshi, Simon Msuva, Charles M'Mombwa, Tarryn Allarakhia, Mbwana Samatta.

Nigeria vs Tanzania Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Nigeria vs Tanzania betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that a price of -127 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Nigeria vs Tanzania stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nigeria games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nigeria games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Nigeria games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Tanzania games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 16 Tanzania games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Tanzania games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There are a number of different bets if you’re in the market for a bigger price, with bettors able to consider the Result & Total Goals market. Select Under 2.5 Goals and a specific team to win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria 1 - 0 Tanzania

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Super Eagles winning 1-0. Odds of +390 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Akor Jerome Adams Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria) is available at -143 to register one or more shots on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Akor Jerome Adams Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

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Victor Osimhen to Score +102

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) has scored six goals in his past seven matches. There are odds of +102 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Victor Osimhen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-120

First

+240

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-133

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Nigeria vs Tanzania 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 proposed 73% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -270 odds about Nigeria coming out on top in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. Tanzania are the outsiders at +900 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

Nigeria are -115 when it comes to -1.25 on the Asian Handicap. A full payout happens if they beat Tanzania by at least two, while a one-goal victory means a half stake refund.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -189.

When it comes to every Africa Cup of Nations match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-270

X

+325

2

+900

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+130

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-476

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-115

2 Hcp +1.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+138

No

-189

Victor Osimhen is the market leader at +240 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

-120

Anytime

+240

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+110

Anytime

+310

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+170

Anytime

+430

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Alebiosu (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Kelvin Nashon (Tanzania)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Zaidu Sanusi (Nigeria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Feisal Salum (Tanzania)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-133

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-143

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-167

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-588

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

Tanzania Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Nigeria vs Tanzania Lineups & Team News

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