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Iran vs Nigeria: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - International Friendlies 2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Iran vs Nigeria match scheduled for 26/03/2026 at 08:00 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 Iran vs Nigeria

Here is some information about Iran vs Nigeria that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Iran vs Nigeria match in the International Friendlies.

Stat Probabilities for Iran vs Nigeria

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Iran vs Nigeria, according to our projection system.

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 Iran vs Nigeria

Let's now take a look at how Iran and Nigeria have performed thus far in the International Friendlies. Iran has played 4 matches and has a record of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Meanwhile, Nigeria has 5 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses in 6 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Iran has a win rate of 50%, while Nigeria has come out on top in 83% of their matches.

Iran - Home performance

Iran has played at home 4 times in the International Friendlies, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 1

• Defeats: 1

That gives Iran a 50% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 25% of the time, while losses make up 25% of their home matches.

Nigeria - Away performance

On the opposite side, Nigeria has played 2 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 0

• Defeats: 0

In terms of percentages, Nigeria has won 100% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 0% of those matches and have suffered defeat 0% 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 Iran vs Nigeria

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 Iran and Nigeria ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Iran has scored a total of 5 goals so far in the International Friendlies, while their opponent Nigeria has found the back of the net 5 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Iran has an average of 1.25 goals scored in this current campaign, and Nigeria has scored 2.33 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, Iran has conceded 2 goals in 4 matches, which is an average of 0.5 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Nigeria has an average of 0.67 goals conceded per match after surrendering 1 goals in 6 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 Iran vs Nigeria

Iran and Nigeria have played each other 12 times in recent years. In those matches, Iran has 1 wins, Nigeria has 2 wins, and there have been 4 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 Iran vs Nigeria match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Iran vs Nigeria 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.

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