As part of the next match of the group stage of the African Cup of Nations, the players of the national teams of Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria will compete. Which of the opponents will manage to get three points? LiveResult.Ru evaluates the chances of rivals to win.
Guinea-Bissau
The team of nominal owners will not go to Qatar in the winter. The team took second place in the group selection for the 2022 World Cup, but this was not enough. Guinea-Bissau came to the Africa Cup for the third time in its history. In the first meeting, the hosts were able to strike nine shots at the opponent's goal, but did not score a goal. After a draw with Sudan (0:0), in the second game, the bisaus almost became the authors of a sensation, but Balde's goal in the 82nd minute of the meeting was canceled by the referees after watching VAR.
Nigeria
As for the Nigerian team, it passed the second qualifying stage for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar very confidently. In six rounds, the "super eagles" were able to win 4 victories and once drew, which helped them get 13 points and a place in the playoffs. In the first meeting of CAEN, the team of nominal guests beat Egypt with a score of 1:0 thanks to a goal scored by Iheanacho in the 30th minute of the meeting. In the second round, Eguavon's team easily beat Sudan with a score of 3:1.
Statistics and figures:
- Nigeria is listed as a favorite among bookmakers;
- Guinea-Bissau has a 6-match winless streak;
- Guinea-Bissau has not scored in the last 6 meetings;
- Nigeria has 4 wins in 5 games;
- The rivals have not crossed paths in face-to-face meetings before.
Forecast
In this match, I will give preference to the Nigerian national team, which has already lost its tournament motivation, but will try to win a third victory at the tournament on principle. Bookmakers give very high quotes for the success of "super eagles".
Prediction: Nigeria's Victory
Coefficient: 1.84