Nigeria vs Tunisia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Nigeria vs Tunisia

Nigeria meet Tunisia in this Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter at Fez Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 27 December.

The best plan could involve backing Tunisia with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -118 when clashing with Nigeria. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

Nigeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania at Fez Stadium. Eric Chelle's men had eleven shots on target and enjoyed 59% possession, with Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scoring one goal each.

Tunisia began the tournament with a 3–1 win against Uganda at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium. The Eagles of Carthage recorded six shots on goal and had 49% possession, while Elias Achouri was on the scoresheet twice and Ellyes Skhiri also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tunisia triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 1-0 away win was recorded against Nigeria at Stade Roumde Adjia.

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
2	Tunisia	3	1	1	1	6	5	1	6:5	4

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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, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams.

Tunisia confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Aymen Dahmen (GK), Yan Valery, Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi, Ellyes Skhiri, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ferjani Sassi, Hannibal Mejbri, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Achouri.

Nigeria vs Tunisia Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Nigeria vs Tunisia betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

When Tunisia kick off this Africa Cup of Nations match, we will wager them at -118 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

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 Tunisia stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Tunisia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nigeria in 11 of their last 20 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Tunisia Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nigeria 1 - 2 Tunisia

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Eagles of Carthage to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +850 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Akor Jerome Adams Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria) is available at -133 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Akor Jerome Adams Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

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Hazem Mastouri to Score +250

Hazem Mastouri (Tunisia) has managed two goals in his past seven matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +250 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Hazem Mastouri Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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Nigeria vs Tunisia 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.

The bookmakers have Nigeria at +128 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the Super Eagles have a 44% chance of winning this Africa Cup of Nations clash based on the betting odds. Tunisia are the underdogs at +245 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you fancy Nigeria but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -185. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Tunisia at +128 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+195

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

-100

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-270

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-204

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-139

Favourite Victor Osimhen is priced at +370 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +160.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+160

Anytime

+370

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+180

Anytime

+400

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Seifeddine Jaziri (Tunisia)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Firas Chaouat (Tunisia)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Hazem Mastouri (Tunisia)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Naïm Sliti (Tunisia)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Elias Saad (Tunisia)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Tounekti (Tunisia)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Nigeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Mohamed Elias Achouri (Tunisia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Tunisia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Tunisia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Ferjani Sassi (Tunisia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Yassine Meriah (Tunisia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud (Tunisia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ali Abdi (Tunisia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+138

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+105

Seifeddine Jaziri (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Firas Chaouat (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Hazem Mastouri (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Naïm Sliti (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-200

Elias Saad (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Sebastian Tounekti (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Mohamed Elias Achouri (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Ferjani Sassi (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Yassine Meriah (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Ali Abdi (Tunisia)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Stats

Tunisia Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Nigeria vs Tunisia Lineups & Team News

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