Benin vs Nigeria Predictions

Benin have recently defeated Nigeria a few months ago. This game doesn’t seem to be a cakewalk for the table toppers. Looking at table toppers’ form, we still expect them to get the better of the home side. A Nigeria win and over 1.5 will be ideal.

Match info: AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Venue: Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, Abidjan

Date: Thursday, 14^th November 2024

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Nigeria will take on Benin Republic for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take to the pitch for the first time since the unfortunate incident that had the team stranded in Libya and will be aiming to secure qualification for the African football showpiece.

Head-to-head:

Benin have won just 1 of the last 7 meetings between the two teams.

Nigeria have recorded 6 victories.

4 of their last 5 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

Benin in all competitions: W-W-L-L-D

Nigeria in all competitions: L-W-D-W-W

Team News:

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic will be without two key defenders, Cedric Hountondji and Olivier Verdon due to injuries.

Nigeria, on the other hand, have a full house, after Sadiq Umar joined the squad Wednesday morning.

Player(s) to watch:

Steve Mounié, the 6’3″ Beninese striker born in Parakou, has built a reputation as a powerful forward with aerial prowess. He began his professional journey with Montpellier, netting 14 goals in 37 appearances, and also gained valuable experience on loan at Nîmes, scoring 11 goals in 32 matches.

Victor Osimhen has to be the man to watch for Nigeria, as he has shown himself to be one of the deadliest strikers in the world, and the current African best player, back to full fitness will be a menace for the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.