Zambia vs Niger Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Zambia vs Niger

Zambia host Niger in this World Cup qualifying game, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 12 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The numbers imply that we’ll see a low-scoring contest and a goal tally of two or less could be the sensible bet when Zambia play Niger. Secure a price of -164 for Under 2.5 Goals.

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Zambia won last time out by a 1-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline. It was on the road against Tanzania.

Niger secured a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Congo.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 home win for Niger when they last played Zambia.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Niger	8	5	0	3	11	10	1	11:10	15
4	Zambia	8	3	0	5	10	10	0	10:10	9

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Confirmed Lineups

Zambia confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lawrence Mulenga (GK), Gift Mphande, Benson Sakala, Kabaso Chongo, Lubambo Musonda, Kelvin Kapumbu, Lameck Banda, Edward Chilufya, Kings Kangwa, Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka.

Niger confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mahamadou Tanja (GK), Mohamed Papa Moctar, Mohamed Abdouramane, Oumar Sako, Rahim Alhassane, Youssouf Oumarou, Hassane Adamou, Amadou Moutari, Victorien Adebayor, Daniel Sosah, Ousseini Badamassi.

Zambia vs Niger Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Zambia vs Niger betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this World Cup qualifying showdown. We are able to get a price of -164 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming World Cup qualifying 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 Zambia vs Niger stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Zambia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Zambia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Zambia games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Niger games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Niger games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zambia 1 - 0 Niger

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Zambia to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +330, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Zambia vs Niger 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.

Zambia are forecasted to have a 57% chance of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -132. Niger are the underdogs at +375 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Betting Zambia -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -137 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Niger means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-132

X

+225

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+107

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-357

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-137

2 Hcp +0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-167

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Zambia Stats

Niger Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw 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
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Zambia vs Niger Lineups & Team News

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