Nigeria vs South Africa Preview, Prediction, and Betting Tips | World Cup Qualifiers

Preview

Nigeria vs South Africa World Cup Qualifier fixture will be an important match for both sides in terms of their qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Nigeria has been tipped as the stronger squad on paper, the previous encounters between both teams have stood out as very closely fought contests.

Both Nigeria and South Africa find themselves in Group E for the World Cup Qualifiers. While South Africa has won one and lost one out of their first two qualifier fixtures, Nigeria has drawn both of its first two matches. The Bafana Bafana has three points to their tally and they stand at second place. On the other hand, the Super Eagles currently sit in the third spot in their group with two points to their name.

Venue and Timing details:

• Stadium: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Nigeria
• Timing: 7:00 PM GMT, Friday, June 7, 2024

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Nigeria vs South Africa Team News

Nigeria National Football Team News

The hosts are expected to play with their most prominent squad of players when they take on South Africa in an all-important World Cup Qualifier match in their own backyard.

South Africa National Football Team News

No major team news or injury-related concerns have come upfront from the visitor’s hierarchy leading into the Nigeria vs South Africa World Cup Qualifier fixture.

Head-to-Head

In the previous three fixtures between Nigeria and South Africa, two matches have been a draw, while the other was won by Nigeria.

A look at the results from the previous H2H fixtures between Nigeria and South Africa:

• South Africa 1-1 Nigeria | Cup of Nations Qualification | November 17, 2018

• Nigeria 2-1 South Africa | Cup of Nations | July 11, 2019

• Nigeria 1-1 South Africa | Cup of Nations | February 07, 2024

Predicted Lineups

Nigeria National Football Team Predicted Lineup:

S Nwabali (GK), C Ughelumba, W T-Ekong, S Ajayi, Z Sanusi, A Iwobi, F Onyeka, O Aina, A Lookman, S Chukwueze, and V Osimhen

South Africa National Football Team Predicted Lineup:

R Williams (GK), K Mudau, S Xulu, N Sibisi, A Modiba, T Mokoena, S Sithole, M Mayambela, T Zwane, T Morena, and E Makgopa

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Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction

Nigeria are termed favorites to win when they turn up to face South Africa in their upcoming World Cup Qualifier clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Predicted Score: Nigeria 3-1 South Africa

Betting Tips and Odds

Betting Tips

• Goals Over 2.5 – 2.38
• Goals Under 2.5 – 1.59
• Both Teams to Score – Yes

Odds

• Nigeria to Win: 1.57
• Draw: 3.98
• South Africa to Win: 7.50

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When and Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa?

Q. Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa in India?

The Nigeria vs South Africa World Cup Qualifier match can be streamed on Fancode in India.

Q. Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa in the US?

The match can be viewed via Fubo in the US.

Q. Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa in Nigeria?

The match can be watched by Nigerian viewers on DSTV and the official YouTube channel of the Nigerian Football Federation.

Q. Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa in South Africa?

The match can be viewed via FIFA+ in the South Africa.

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