Senegal vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 15/06/2019, 09:46  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 15/06/2019 at 10:46 in Football Predictions

Senegal host Nigeria but the fans won't be cheering them on as this game is being played behind closed doors. That was the decision made by both teams as they play their final game before the start of the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Senegal are in great shape at present and the new FIFA world rankings have them in 22nd place making them the highest ranked African team. They are 23 places ahead of their opponents Nigeria and are unbeaten in their last six games having won the last five. Their most recent wins have come against Madagascar and Mali but three of their last four games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.

Nigeria are undefeated in their last eight games but three of the last five matches have ended in a draw. They have played three games this calendar year starting with a 3-1 win over the Seychelles in their final African Cup of Nations qualifying games. That was followed by a 1-0 win over Egypt (who were without Mo Salah) thanks to a first-minute goal and a goalless draw with Zimbabwe. Four of their last five games have seen under 2.5 goals scored in them. This looks like being a low-key friendly and the tip is to go for under 2.5 goals to be scored.