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07 Jun 2024 15:00
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Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup

 by Devesh Jaganath | in World Cup Predictions

Familiar foes Nigeria and South Africa will face off in week three of the CAF World Cup qualifiers on Friday night. The hosts are currently in third place in Group C with two points, while the visitors are second with three points. 

The group winners will qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, while the second-placed teams will enter a playoff round to determine which two sides will secure spots in the tournament.

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The Best Betting Odds for Nigeria v South Africa Match

Bookmaker 1 X 2 Bonus up to
Bet365
9 1.09 23
Ladbrokes
1.6 3.4 5
1xbet
4.49 1.32 12.8
22bet
4.49 1.32 12.8
Betwinner
1.57 3.84 6.4
Melbet
1.51 3.98 7.1
Tonybet
1.47 3.85 7.2
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nigeria and South Africa?

Our prediction for the Nigeria vs South Africa match is: Handicap South Africa +2

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/06/2024 between Nigeria and South Africa in World Cup :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.35% for a win of Nigeria against South Africa with odds of 9 at Bet365.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nigeria vs South Africa is 35.17% with odds of 3.98 at Melbet.
  • Our prediction model gives a 19.48% chance ⭐ for a win of South Africa vs Nigeria with odds of 23 at Bet365.

Nigeria - South Africa Prediction and Best Odds:

Nigeria South Africa Prediction Probability Odds
Nigeria wins 45.35% 9 at Bet365
Under 2.5 70.49% 2.08 at Tonybet
Both Team To Score 45.83% 2.2 at Bet365
Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Nigeria 20.47% 4 at Bet365

Nigeria vs South Africa Form

Nigeria and South Africa's standings in the World Cup

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2
South Africa
South Africa
7 4 2 1 1 1
5
Nigeria
Nigeria
3 4 0 3 1 -1

Nigeria and South Africa Last Matches

Nigeria
Nigeria Last matches
W W D L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Nigeria
0 :  2
Mali

22 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Nigeria
2 :  1
Ghana

11 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  2
Ivory Coast

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

2 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  0
Angola

27 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
2 :  0
Cameroon
W W D L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Nigeria
0 :  2
Mali

22 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Nigeria
2 :  1
Ghana

11 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  2
Ivory Coast

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

2 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  0
Angola

27 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
2 :  0
Cameroon
D W D L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

22 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Guinea-Bissau
0 :  1
Nigeria

18 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Ivory Coast
0 :  1
Nigeria

8 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies

Guinea
2 :  0
Nigeria

19 Nov 2023 - World Cup

Zimbabwe
1 :  1
Nigeria

18 Jun 2023 - AFCON

Sierra Leone
2 :  3
Nigeria

27 Mar 2023 - AFCON

Guinea-Bissau
0 :  1
Nigeria
South Africa
South Africa Last matches
W D D D D D
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Algeria
3 :  3
South Africa

21 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

South Africa
1 :  1
Andorra

10 Feb 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
0 :  0
DR Congo

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

3 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Cape Verde Isl.
0 :  0
South Africa

30 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Morocco
0 :  2
South Africa
W D W D D D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

21 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

South Africa
1 :  1
Andorra

10 Feb 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
0 :  0
DR Congo

24 Jan 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
0 :  0
Tunisia

21 Jan 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
4 :  0
Namibia

10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies

South Africa
0 :  0
Lesotho

18 Nov 2023 - World Cup

South Africa
2 :  1
Benin
L L W D D D
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Algeria
3 :  3
South Africa

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

3 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Cape Verde Isl.
0 :  0
South Africa

30 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Morocco
0 :  2
South Africa

16 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Mali
2 :  0
South Africa

21 Nov 2023 - World Cup

Rwanda
2 :  0
South Africa

Nigeria against South Africa : Head to Head (H2H)

Nigeria

50 %

Draw

50 %

South Africa

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.5
Total goals
100%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored (Team 1)
1
Goals scored (Team 2)
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

10 Jul 2019 - AFCON

Nigeria
2 :  1
South Africa
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Nigeria - South Africa: Form Analysis

It’s four months to the day since these African powerhouses faced off in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations. On that occasion, both sides ended level in regulation time, but Nigeria ultimately got through via penalty shootouts. The Super Eagles were beaten by the Ivory Coast in the final of that competition, and since then, they have beaten Ghana 2-1 and lost to Mali 2-0 during the international break back in March. At home, Nigeria are unbeaten in their last three games (W2 D1 L0), which included a whopping 6-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe last September. The Super Eagles played out consecutive 1-1 draws in World Cup qualifying against Lesotho and Zimbabwe last November and trail group leaders Rwanda by four points. They are also unbeaten in their last three matches against this opponent and are clear favourites here, according to the bookmakers. 

Meanwhile, South Africa have been one of the most improved sides in Africa over the last couple of years. After claiming third place at the Africa Cup of Nations, they broke into the top 60 teams in the world according to FIFA rankings and are now looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since they hosted the grand spectacle back in 2010. During the last AFCON, Bafana Bafana came second in their group behind Mali and reached the semi-final via penalty shootouts against Cape Verde, where goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved an incredible four of five shots. That loss to Nigeria in the following round remains the only one South Africa have conceded in their last eight games in all competitions, following back-to-back draws against Andorra and Algeria in March. While the visitors are understandably underdogs, they could represent incredible value, based on the long odds they’ve been priced at for this one. 

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Players list

Nigeria
Nigeria
Goalkeeper

S. Nwabali

Defender

S. Ajayi

C. Bassey

B. Tanimu

Midfielder

W. Ndidi

B. Osayi-Samuel

F. Dele-Bashiru

Forward

A. Iwobi

K. Iheanacho

P. Onuachu

A. Lookman

South Africa
South Africa
Goalkeeper

R. Williams

Defender

S. Ngezana

M. Mvala

A. Modiba

K. Mudau

Midfielder

S. Sithole

T. Mokoena

T. Zwane

Forward

P. Tau

E. Mokwana

I. Rayners

Substitutes

Nigeria
Nigeria
Goalkeeper

O. Ojo

M. Okoye

Defender

C. Awaziem

K. Igboke

I. Sodiq

Midfielder

S. Chukwueze

F. Onyeka

A. Yusuf

R. Onyedika

Forward

T. Moffi

I. Olawoyin

V. Boniface

South Africa
South Africa
Goalkeeper

R. Goss

V. Mothwa

Defender

N. Mobbie

T. Morena

N. Sibisi

Midfielder

S. Msimango

J. Adams

B. Aubaas

P. Maswanganyi

Forward

L. Foster

O. Appollis

R. Ratomo

Nigeria & South Africa Squad Analysis

Nigeria have several notable absentees for the next two qualifiers, including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is out injured. AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze experienced a minor relapse of his thigh injury during the team's training and is a doubt. Team captain Ahmed Musa and defender Kenneth Omeruo have not been called up, and Nathan Tella asked to be excused. Finidi George has called up NPFL stars Kenneth Igboke and Sodiq Ismael, as well as Rizespor midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin.

Grant Kekana departed the South African training camp this week due to a hamstring injury and has been replaced by Given Msimango of Kaizer Chiefs. Orlando Pirates’ Nkosinathi Sibisi and Siyabonga Ngezana, who recently won his club league with Romanian side FCSB, are also new additions. However, the majority of the Bafana Bafana squad that impressed at the AFCON remains available for Hugo Broos, including Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and Al Ahly’s Percy Tau.

Nigeria - South Africa Key Points

  1. South Africa kept five clean sheets in seven matches at the Africa Cup of Nations
  2. These teams played to a goalless draw when they met earlier this year
  3. South Africa have not lost by a two-goal margin in their last eight matches in all competitions
  4. South Africa have only conceded only seven goals in their last ten games
  5. Nigeria have not beaten South Africa by two clear goals in their last six encounters
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Our Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction

While Nigeria have been the dominant side in this fixture in the past, South Africa have made significant strides forward in recent times. A particular improvement noticed by Bafana Bafana has been their defence, which kept five clean sheets in seven AFCON games, and conceded just three goals. We expect the visitors to prioritise the clean sheet here and feel that the first goal could easily end up being the winner. Our Nigeria vs South Africa prediction: Handicap South Africa +2.

Prediction :

Handicap South Africa +2

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Nigeria vs South Africa - Other Interesting Predictions

Under 2.5

Odds 1.6

Eight of both these sides’ last ten matches in all competitions have ended with under 2.5 goals. Fewer than three goals were scored in four of the last five matches between these sides

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Handicap South Africa +1

Odds 2.5

South Africa have kept six clean sheets in their last ten games, while Nigeria have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four 

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Nigeria vs South Africa match : Frequently asked questions

Nigeria and South Africa will face off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. 

The CAF World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa will be played on June 7 at 20:00 GMT. 

The match between Nigeria and South Africa will be televised live on DSTV and the official YouTube channel of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

If you are not near a TV set, you can stay up-to-date with the World Cup livescores right here on SportyTrader.

In ten previous meetings, Nigeria have emerged victorious on four occasions, South Africa have won one and five games have ended in a draw. 

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