Libya vs Nigeria prediction

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are top of their group in the AFCON qualification series, and are on the verge of qualifying for yet another African Cup of Nations. The Eagles have recorded 7 points from 3 games and a win against Libya will hand them a ticket to the next AFCON after matchday 4.

However, it is not expected to be smooth sailing as the Libyans showed what they are capable of in the reverse fixture on Friday. The Meditarranean Knights frustrated the hosts by employing a low block which made it nearly impossible for the Eagles to find their way to goal, but a late goal from substitute, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made the difference.

Now that they are playing at home and desperate for points, the Libyans are expected to attack from the first blast of the whistle, but given the quality of the Eagles, it will be difficult to get past the visitors.

Chances in this match is expected to come at a premium. Therefore, we reckon that there will be less than four total goals scored as our main Libya vs Nigeria prediction.

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Main tip: Under 3.5 Goals

Our Libya vs Nigeria predictions

According to the statistics and the odds of the bookmakers, we suggest the following tips:

Prediction 1: Under 3.5 Goals

3 reasons why we predict Under 3.5 goals in this match:

• 5 of Libya’s last 5 matches recorded Under 3.5 goals
• 5 of Nigeria’s last 5 matches recorded Under 3.5 goals
• 3 of their last 5 H2H games returned less than 4 total goals

Odds for this bet

Helabet offers competitive odds for the bet “Under 3.5 Goals”

The odd of 1.22 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 82% chance that less than four total goals will be scored in this match.

Odds comparison for Under 3.5 Goals

Helabet – odd 1.22
Paripesa – odd 1.22

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Prediction 2: Nigeria Under 1.5 Goals

3 reasons why we are backing Nigeria Under 1.5 Goals in this match:

• Nigeria scored less than 2 total goals in 4 of their last 5 matches
• The visitors scored less than 2 total goals in 3 of their last 5 H2H meetings
• The hosts have only conceded 2 goals in one of their last 5 matches

Odds for this bet

Paripesa offers competitive odds for “Nigeria Under 1.5 Goals”

The odd of 2.16 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 46% chance that Nigeria will score less than two total goals in this match.

Odds comparisons for Nigeria Under 1.5 Goals

Paripesa – odd 2.16
1xBet – odd 2.15

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Prediction 3: Under 10.5 Corner Kicks

3 reasons why we are predicting less than 11 total corner kicks in this match:

• Nigeria’s last 5 matches returned less than 11 corner kicks
• 3 of Libya’s last 4 competitive matches produced less than 11 corner kicks
• Both teams teams averaged less than 11 total corner kicks in their respective last 5 matches

Statistics for Libya vs Nigeria Prediction

Team news Libya!

• Absent Players: Hamadou El-Houni, Sand Al-Warfali, and Mohamed Al-Munir all players of Al Ahly Tripoli refused the September call up
• New Players: Al-Tahadi defender Mohammed Khalil, Al-Nassr midfielder Abdullah Abdul Rahim, and Al-Akhdar winger Faraj Ghaidhan have been called up as replacements for players who withdrew from this edition of the international break for various reasons
• Injuries: Goalkeeper, Murad Al-Wuheeshi is a major doubt after suffering a concussion in the first leg

Team news Nigeria!,

• Possible Starters: Coach Augustine Eguavoen hinted that Midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who came off the bench to score in the last two games could start in Libya ahead of Alex Iwobi
• Travel Nightmare: The flight of the Nigerian contingent was prevented from landing at the Benghazi Airport and endured another 8 hours wait at the Airport before travelling 2 hours to Benghazi by road
• Injuries: Samuel Chukwueze is a major doubt Tuesday’s match due to a hamstring injury. Victor Osimhen and Chidozie Awaziem are not in the squad due to injuries

H2H statistics

Considering the last 5 meetings between these teams:

• Nigeria has 5 wins, Libya has no wins, and there has been no draw
• The matches produced an average of 2.40 goals per match
• Their last meeting ended 1-0 in favour of Nigeria

Latest results Libya

• 1 win, and 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches
• 3 goals were scored in those matches. Average of 0.60 goals per match
• They lost their last match against Nigeria 1-0

Latest results Nigeria

• 2 wins, 2 draws and a loss in their last 5 matches
• 6 goals were scored in those matches. Average of 1.20 goals per match
• They won their last match against Libya 1-0

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