Nigeria vs Benin: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - Africa World Cup Qualifiers 2026
These are all the statistics you need to know for the Nigeria vs Benin match scheduled for 14/10/2025 at 12:00 PM.
Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.
Relevant facts about Nigeria vs Benin
Here is some information about Nigeria vs Benin that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:
- Under 9.5 corners: The last 11 matches involving Benin have had under 9.5 corners.
- Undefeated: Nigeria has gone 5 matches without losing in this competition.
- Under 9.5 corners: The last 4 matches involving Nigeria have had under 9.5 corners.
- Undefeated: Benin has gone 3 matches without losing in this competition.
And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Nigeria vs Benin match in the FIFA World Cup Qualification Africa.
Stat Probabilities for Nigeria vs Benin
Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Nigeria vs Benin, according to our projection system.
- BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Nigeria vs Benin is 56%.
- Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Nigeria and Benin show that there is 33% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.
Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.
Overall Performance of Nigeria vs Benin
Let’s now take a look at how Nigeria and Benin have performed thus far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria has played 9 matches and has a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses.
Meanwhile, Benin has 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 9 matches thus far.
So based on those numbers, Nigeria has a win rate of 33%, while Benin has come out on top in 56% of their matches.
Nigeria - Home performance
Nigeria has played at home 4 times in the World Cup Africa Qualifying, and has the following record in those matches:
- Wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Defeats: 0
That gives Nigeria a 25% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 75% of the time, while losses make up 0% of their home matches.
Benin - Away performance
On the opposite side, Benin has played 4 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:
- Wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Defeats: 1
In terms of percentages, Benin has won 25% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 50% of those matches and have suffered defeat 25% of the time as visitors.
And if you’re interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.
Goal statistics for Nigeria vs Benin
Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Nigeria and Benin ahead of their upcoming matchup.
Goals scored
Nigeria has scored a total of 11 goals so far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, while their opponent Benin has found the back of the net 12 times to date.
Based on average goals scored, Nigeria has an average of 1.22 goals scored in this current campaign, and Benin has scored 1.33 on average.
These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides’ attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you’d like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.
Goals conceded
On the defensive side of the ball, Nigeria has conceded 8 goals in 9 matches, which is an average of 0.89 goals conceded per match.
Meanwhile, visiting Benin has an average of 0.78 goals conceded per match after surrendering 7 goals in 9 matches.
And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.
Direct Matchups Between Nigeria vs Benin
Nigeria and Benin have played each other 5 times in recent years. In those matches, Nigeria has 3 wins, Benin has 1 wins, and there have been 1 draws.
These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Nigeria vs Benin match.
Other trends from recent matchups
These statistics for the Nigeria vs Benin match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams’ average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.
Here are some additional FAQs about Nigeria vs Benin that you may find helpful.
What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Benin?
In their past 5 matches, Nigeria has 3 wins, Benin has 1 wins, and there have been 1 draws.
Where to find Nigeria vs Benin prediction?
You can find our predictions for Nigeria vs Benin here.
What was the last match between Nigeria vs Benin?
The last match between the two sides was on 10/06/2024 12:00. The result of that match was Benin 2 vs 1 Nigeria.
Where to find Nigeria vs Benin stats?
You can find goal statistics for Nigeria vs Benin above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.