Nigeria vs Benin Predictions

Nigeria need a win to either qualify or get a playoff spot, Benin need a draw to either finish first or second. This will be an intense fixture clash, but the Super Eagles are likely to come out on top. The best bet is likely to play over 1.5

Match info: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo

Date: Tuesday, 14^th October 2025

Time: 5 pm Nigerian time

Nigeria will host Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday evening in their final Group C clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

With their qualification hopes hanging by a thread, the Super Eagles must win and rely on results elsewhere to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Head-to-head:

• Nigeria have won 14 of the 19 meetings between the two teams.
• Benin recorded just 2 victories.
• The remaining 3 clashes ended in draws.
• The Super Eagles have won three of their last five matches against Benin.
• Les Guépards are on a three-match winning streak.
• Nigeria are unbeaten in their last four matches.
• Only four of their last 10 encounters produced more than two goals.

Form:

• Nigeria in World Cup Qualifiers: W-D-W-D-W
• Nigeria in all competitions: W-D-W-D-W
• Benin in World Cup Qualifiers: D-L-W-W-W
• Benin in all competitions: L-L-W-W-W

Team News:

• Nigeria will be without the services of African best player, Ademola Lookman, who picked up his second yellow card in the 2-1 win over Lesotho.
• Benin, on the other hand will be without midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche after both players picked up their second yellow cards. Junior Olaitan due to a lack of fitness.

Player(s) to watch:

• Victor Osimhen will be looking to step up his game to help his national football team in the attacking front. He scored three goals in four World Cup qualifying games for the Super Eagles. Although Osimhen failed to secure a goal in the previous fixture, he is still going to be a genuine menace for the opponent’s defence.
• Steve Mounie has scored five goals in nine appearances of the ongoing CAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Benin national football team. He will be one of the main men in the final third and is ready to deliver a top performance.