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Nigeria v Tanzania: numbers & prediction

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification · Africa · Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

Nigeria

DLWLD
Fri 13 Nov 2026

Tanzania

DLWL
Nigeria 76%Draw 18%Tanzania 7% Expected goals 2.26 – 0.56
65%
ZoraTips pick

Under 3.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.48

6/10Rating
1.48Odds

Picks by market

ResultNigeria to win76% · @1.12
Double chanceNigeria or draw93% · @1.02
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score54% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals79% · @1.13
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–011% · fair 8.70

Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Nigeria host Tanzania in the Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification on Friday 13 November, kicking off at 17:00 WAT at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Nigeria sit 1st with 11 points from 6 games, while Tanzania are 2nd on 10. The gap is just 1 point, so three points here could swap their places.

Form guide

Nigeria – form over the last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Russia 3–3 on the road. They score 1.7 and concede 1.8 per game.

Tanzania – form over the last 4: DLWL Most recently they drew with Madagascar 1–1 on the road. They score 1.8 and concede 1.0 per game.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Nigeria 2.3 – 0.6 Tanzania in expected goals – roughly 2.8 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 57% for over 2.5, 46% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Nigeria 76% · draw 18% · Tanzania 7%.
  • Both teams to score: no (54%) at 1.45.

ZoraTips prediction

Our tip: Under 3.5 goals, rated at 65% confidence at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Nigeria 2–0 Tanzania. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Nigeria76%fair 1.32 · @1.12
Draw18%fair 5.67 · @7.30
Tanzania7%fair 14.60 · @18.00
2.82Expected goals
2.26Nigeria xG
0.56Tanzania xG
46%Both score
57%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–015%
1–013%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
4–07%

From our goals model: Nigeria 2.3 – 0.6 Tanzania expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultNigeria to win76%1.321.12
Double chanceNigeria or draw93%1.071.02
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score54%1.861.45
Draw no betNigeria (draw no bet)92%1.09–
Asian handicapNigeria -1 (Asian handicap)69%1.45–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals79%1.271.13
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals57%1.771.56
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals65%1.541.48
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals81%1.231.16
First team to scoreNigeria to score first75%1.33–
Half-time resultNigeria ahead at half-time55%1.83–
Half-time / full-timeHT Nigeria / FT Nigeria51%1.95–
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–011%8.70–

Recent results

Nigeria – last 6

DLWLDW
6 Oct@ Russia3–3D
29 Sep@ Guinea-Bissau0–3L
25 Sepvs Madagascar2–1W
10 Jun@ Portugal1–2L
3 Jun@ Poland2–2D
26 Mayvs Zimbabwe2–0W
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Tanzania – last 4

DLWL
29 Sep@ Madagascar1–1D
25 Sepvs Guinea-Bissau0–2L
29 Mar@ Mação6–0W
26 Marvs Liechtenstein0–1L
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Nigeria and Tanzania.

Nigeria vs Tanzania head-to-head page →

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Nigeria6321+611
2Benin622208
3Rwanda6222-28
4Libya6123-45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.

Who will win Nigeria vs Tanzania?

On our numbers Nigeria have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Tanzania 7%.

How many goals will there be in Nigeria vs Tanzania?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Our predicted score is Nigeria 2–0 Tanzania, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Nigeria vs Tanzania (Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.