Date: 16th November 2023
Kick-Off: 16:00 UK, 17:00 CET
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
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Nigeria vs Lesotho: top free betting tips
On the back of successive defeats, Lesotho face the challenge of Lesotho in the first round of World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, 16 November. Super Eagles enter Godswill Akpabio International Stadium after resuming their winning form against Mozambique.
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Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Both of the two H2Hs of these two sides have finished with Over 2.5 Goals and Nigeria scored a total of seven goals. Lesotho have found the back of the net seven times in their last five road fixtures. But Nigeria have been incredible on their scoring end by notching 15 goals in the same number of home and away matches. Defensively, both teams have conceded goals in at least three of their recent four games. Therefore, we can expect a total of Over 2.5 Goals in this fixture.
Both teams to score prediction: Yes
One of the two H2Hs of these two sides has concluded with a BTTS outcome. Nigeria has rattled the net in each of their last five matches. However, they have not stood firm on their defensive end by conceding goals in three games in the aforestated period. On the other hand, Lesotho have also slotted the ball home in four of their last five fixtures on the road. Based on these statistics, we predict the teams to share a BTTS outcome in this encounter.
Correct score prediction: 3-1 to Nigeria
Lesotho have managed to score multiple goals in only one of their last five games in all competitions. On the other hand, Nigeria has been incredible by scoring three or more goals in three of their last four fixtures. Moreover, the Super Eagles have also scored three or more goals in each of their two H2H meetings with Crocodiles. Considering these facts, we believe we to see a 3-1 lead in favour of Nigeria at the end of the ninety minutes in this game.
Nigeria vs Lesotho: form, recent games, and news
Nigeria preview
By scoring all three goals before the break against Mozambique, Nigeria recorded a 2-3 lead in the last game in Friendlies. Terem Moffi and Frank Onyeka scored within 30 minutes and Moses Simon gave his team an unassailable lead in the stoppage time of the first half. Centre forward Victor Oshimen is the only fitness concern for Nigeria before their first World Cup Qualifiers game.
Lesotho preview
Lesotho conceded their fourth successive defeat in the African Cup of Nations Qualifications against Ivory Coast by 1-0. Ibrahim Sangare scored the decisive goal of the game for Ivory Coast in the 16th minute. Manager Veselin Julesic will be pleased to have a fully healthy squad to turn the team’s fortunes around.
FAQs regarding Nigeria vs Lesotho
What was Lesotho's last result? 1-0 Loss to Ivory Coast.
What was Nigeria's last result? 3-2 Win over Mozambique.
What was the last Head to Head result? 3-0 to Nigeria.