Nigeria vs Libya prediction

The 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers returns this week with live action set to come from the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo where Nigeria will take on Libya in the third round of the group stages.

Nigeria were close to recording a perfect start in their quest for a place in Morocco next year but were held to a frustrating draw by a resurgent Rwandan side. Prior to that, they sealed a convincing 3-nil victory over Benin after which they emerged leaders of Group D with 4 points.

Libya are still without a win after their 2 opening games (1L, 1D) and it seems like time is running out for them as we are gradually approaching the end of the qualification phase. They currently sit at the bottom of the group with just a point still with a slender chance of turning things around.

Even though the Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped points it still hasn’t taken away from the fact that they have been one of the best teams since the start of the AFCON qualifiers and are still very much in place to get the job done on Friday. Hence, Our Nigeria vs Libya prediction is a correct score of 2-0 in favour of Nigeria and we recommend the correct score market

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Main tip: Correct Score 2-0

Our Nigeria vs Libya predictions

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

Prediction 1: Correct Score 2-0

3 reasons why we are predicting this match will end with a correct score of 2-0:

• Nigeria won 5 of their last 8 home games drawing 2 and losing 1
• Rwanda are winless in their last 3 away games (2L,1D)
• Nigeria have won in all their encounters with Libya

Odds for this bet

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The odd of 4.50 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 22% chance that Nigeria will win this match with a scoreline of 2-0.

Odds comparison for Correct Score 2-0

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Prediction 2: Both Teams To Score – No

3 reasons why we back Both Teams To Score – No:

• Nigeria did not concede in their last 2 matches
• Nigeria kept a clean sheet twice in their 3 H2Hs with Libya
• Nigeria are the only Nation yet to concede a goal in Group D

Odds for this bet

Betboro offers competitive odds for “Both Teams To Score – No”

The odd of 1.45 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 69% chance that this match will not feature goals from both sides.

Odds comparisons for Both Teams To Score – No

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Prediction 3: Nigeria Over 1.5 Goals

3 reasons why we back Nigeria Over 1.5 Goals:

• Nigeria scored no less than 3 goals in their last 2 encounters with Libya
• Nigeria have the most goals in Group D (3)
• Nigeria scored 3 in their last home game

Statistics for Nigeria vs Libya Prediction

Nigeria’s team news!

• Injury-induced absence; The Super Eagles will be without their main man up front, Victor Osimhen during the course of this international break as a result of a Thigh injury. FC Cincinnati defender, Chidozie Awaziem recently picked up a Leg injury against L.A.F.C late last month and he’s expected to return in October 2024. Finally, Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah misses over injury concerns while OGC Nice forward, Terem Moffi is expected to be out of action till April 2025 due to a Cruciate ligament injury
• Key Call-Ups; Despite these major omissions, Austine Eguavoen’s squad for October’s qualification games includes key team players like Captain William Troost-Ekong, Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, Fulham’s Alex Iwobi, Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman
• Returnees; Sevilla’s Chidera Ejuke, is set to make his return to the Super Eagles squad for the first time since 2022 after earning a well-deserved call-up following a string of impressive performances in the Spanish La Liga. Also, Bright Osayi-Samuel will make his return after missing the previous qualification games

Libya’s team news!

• Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, gave out a late invitation to three players to fortify his squad ahead of the AFCON Qualifying matches against Nigeria. The players called up are Al-Tahadi defender Mohammed Khalil, Al-Nassr midfielder Abdullah Abdul Rahim, and Al-Akhdar winger Faraj Ghaidhan and they will replace some squad members who withdrew from this edition of the international break due to personal and fitness issues

H2H statistics

We take a look at their last 3 meetings

• Nigeria have 3 wins, Libya have 0 wins
• They scored an average of 2.00 goals
• The last time they met, Nigeria won 2-3

Latest results Nigeria

• 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 matches
• 5 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Average 1.00 goals per match
• They drew 0-0 against Rwanda during their last match

Latest results Libya

• 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 matches
• 5 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Average 1.00 goals per match
• They lost 2-1 against Benin during their last match

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