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Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
by Devesh Jaganath | in AFCON Predictions
Matchday 2 at the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway with a blockbuster showdown between African powerhouses Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Thursday evening. The host nation leads Group A with three points, while the visitors are in third place following a draw in their opening match.
Equatorial Guinea and Guniea-Bissau will face off in the other fixture in this group, so be sure to check out our full AFCON prediction for that match when you’re done here.
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The Best Betting Odds for Ivory Coast v Nigeria Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.2 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
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2.07 | 2.85 | 3.55 |
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2.06 | 3.06 | 4.17 |
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2.06 | 3.06 | 4.17 |
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2.23 | 2.94 | 3.78 |
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2.23 | 2.94 | 3.78 |
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2.13 | 3.15 | 3.7 |
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2.09 | 3.06 | 4.02 |
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2.23 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
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2.1 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
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2.21 | 3.06 | 4.1 |
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2.2 | 2.9 | 3.75 |
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2.15 | 3 | 4 |
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2.2 | 3.1 | 3.75 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria?
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/01/2024 between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in AFCON :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 41.33% for a win of Ivory Coast against Nigeria with odds of 2.23 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Ivory Coast vs Nigeria is 32.93% with odds of 3.15 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.75% chance ⭐ for a win of Nigeria vs Ivory Coast with odds of 4.17 at 1xbet.
Ivory Coast - Nigeria Prediction and Best Odds:
| Ivory Coast Nigeria Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast wins | 41.33% | 2.23 at Betwinner |
| Under 2.5 | 65.87% | 1.49 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Ivory Coast/Ivory Coast | 20.5% | 21 at Unibet |
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Form
Ivory Coast and Nigeria's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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3
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
Ivory Coast and Nigeria Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jan 2024 - AFCON
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
20 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
9 Sep 2023 - AFCON
17 Jun 2023 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jan 2024 - AFCON
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
9 Sep 2023 - AFCON
24 Mar 2023 - AFCON
14 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Jun 2023 - AFCON
28 Mar 2023 - AFCON
27 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship
22 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship
18 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2024 - AFCON
8 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
19 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
10 Sep 2023 - AFCON
18 Jun 2023 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2024 - AFCON
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
10 Sep 2023 - AFCON
24 Mar 2023 - AFCON
9 Jun 2022 - AFCON
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
19 Nov 2023 - World Cup
18 Jun 2023 - AFCON
27 Mar 2023 - AFCON
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
13 Jun 2022 - AFCON
Ivory Coast - Nigeria: Form Analysis
Another win for Ivory Coast here will put them firmly in the driver’s seat to qualify for the knockout stages. The Elephants head into this match after a solid start to their home tournament. They overcame Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening match of the competition and were deserved winners based on their performance. Despite their opponents managing to carve out 10 shooting opportunities, the host nation had the more clear-cut chances and were clinical, finishing two of their four shots on target. Ivory Coast are now on a four-match winning streak in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last seven. They have also scored a very impressive 18 goals in their last four matches while conceding only one in that time.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will know that if they fail to win this match, they will be under huge pressure to beat Guinea-Bissau in their final match of the group if they are to clinch a top-two spot. The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their opening match, with Victor Osimhen scoring their sole goal in the match. The Napoli attacker was also the out-and-out highest goalscorer during qualifying, with 10 goals in six games, five more than any other player. Still, with that result, Nigeria are now winless in their last four matches on the bounce, including three draws and a loss to Guinea in their warm-up match earlier this month. The visitors have not beaten this opponent in their last two attempts and are bookmakers’ underdog in this one.
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Players list
Y. Fofana
DefenderE. N Dicka
O. Diomande
O. Diakite
W. Singo
MidfielderS. Fofana
F. Kessie
I. Sangare
N. Pepe
ForwardJ. Bamba
K. Konate
S. Nwabali
DefenderO. Aina
S. Ajayi
W. Troost-Ekong
K. Omeruo
C. Bassey
MidfielderF. Onyeka
M. Simon
ForwardB. Osayi-Samuel
A. Iwobi
P. Onuachu
Substitutes
B. Sangare
DefenderI. Diallo
W. Singo
W. Boly
O. Kossounou
MidfielderM. Gradel
O. Diakite
J. Seri
L. Amani
ForwardN. Pepe
K. Konate
J. Bamba
F. Uzoho
DefenderK. Omeruo
C. Awaziem
MidfielderB. Osayi-Samuel
O. Bruno
R. Onyedika
J. Aribo
ForwardM. Simon
T. Moffi
A. Musa
P. Onuachu
K. Iheanacho
Ivory Coast & Nigeria Squad Analysis
Ivory Coast were forced to play their opening match of the competition without their talisman Sebastien Haller due to injury. As it stands there has been no confirmation if the Borussia Dortmund attacker has recovered as yet; therefore, he remains a doubt. The same can be said for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Simon Adingra, who sat out the first match alongside Haller. Nicolas Pepe is the final doubt for the Elephants, but Jean-Louis Gasset did mention that the Trabzonspor player is nearing a return and may feature on the bench here.
Nigeria have a laundry list of absentees, including Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi and the Leicester City duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho. Umar Sadiq withdrew from the squad just before the start of the competition, just a few days after OGC Nice forward Victor Boniface picked up an injury that ruled him out of the tournament. The weight of expectation is now firmly on the shoulders of Napoli star Victor Osimhen to guide the Super Eagles through this tricky encounter.
Most goals and assists
Ivory Coast
Nigeria
F. Kessie
(2 Goals)
,
S. Haller
(2 Goals)
W. Troost-Ekong
(3 Goals)
,
A. Lookman
(3 Goals)
S. Adingra
(2 Assists)
A. Lookman
(1 Assists)
,
V. Osimhen
(1 Assists)
,
C. Bassey
(1 Assists)
,
M. Simon
(1 Assists)
Ivory Coast - Nigeria Key Points
- Nine of Ivory Coast’s last ten matches have ended with over 1.5 goals
- Ivory Coast have scored two or more goals in each of their last four matches
- Eight of Nigeria’s last ten matches have ended with over 1.5 goals
- Nigeria have only failed to score once in their last nine games
- Two or more goals were scored in three of the last four matches between these sides
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Our Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction
While the host nation have been red-hot recently, we cannot write off Nigeria, who need a victory and have an in-form Victor Osimhen in their team. With the amount of attacking quality on display here, we are expecting an entertaining match with plenty of chances at both ends of the pitch, which brings us to a very confident pick. Our Ivory Coast vs Nigeria prediction: Over 1.5.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria - Other Interesting Predictions
Ivory Coast Over 0.5
Ivory Coast have scored two or more goals in each of their last four matches and over 0.5 in each of their last seven in all competitions.
Victor Osimhen to score anytime
The Nigerian frontman has been in sensational form over the last two seasons and was the highest goalscorer in qualifying (ten goals). He also opened his account in this competition with the Super Eagles' only goal against Equatorial Guinea.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria match : Frequently asked questions
The AFCON match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria will take place on Thursday, January 18 at 17:00 GMT.
Ivory Coast and Nigeria will face off at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The top two teams in each group and the four best-ranked third-placed teams will advance to the last 16.
SportyTrader will also be covering the entire tournament with in-depth tips and previews for every match, so be sure to check them out.
In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
TV viewers in the United States will be able to watch the game on beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fanatiz USA.
African viewers can tune in to DSTV, Supersport, or the Nigerian Television Authority for live broadcasts.
You can also catch all the up-to-the-minute action of all the AFCON 2024 matches on our live score page if you are not near a TV set.
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