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 12:30 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.

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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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Tanzania	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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 Nigeria winning 1-0. Odds of +430 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

+410

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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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

+105

First

+280

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-244

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Nigeria vs Tanzania Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nigeria are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. The -227 for them coming out on top suggests a 69% probability based on their latest betting odds. Tanzania are the +700 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Nigeria are +102 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 -152.

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

-227

X

+300

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-103

X

+133

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-435

X2

+165

Draw No Bet

1

-909

2

+430

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

+102

2 Hcp +1.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-152

Paul Onuachu is the market leader at +260 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

-102

Anytime

+260

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+105

Anytime

+280

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+170

Anytime

+410

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Alebiosu (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Zaidu Sanusi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-102

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-167

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-244

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Kelvin John (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Morice Abraham (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Iddy Seleman Nado (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Wilfred Ndidi (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

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Nigeria vs Tanzania Lineups & Team News

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