Nigeria vs Congo DR stats, standings and H2h

Nigeria vs Congo DR: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - Africa World Cup Qualifiers 2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Nigeria vs Congo DR match scheduled for 16/11/2025 at 02:00 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 Congo DR

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

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Nigeria vs Congo DR match in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers.

Stat Probabilities for Nigeria vs Congo DR

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

• BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Nigeria vs Congo DR is 50%.

• Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Nigeria and Congo DR show that there is 27% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

• Over 2.5 team cards – against: Nigeria's opponents have been shown 3 or more cards in 100% of their matches.

• Over 4.5 team corners – for: Congo DR has taken 5 or more corners in 100% of their matches in the competition.

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 Congo DR

Let's now take a look at how Nigeria and Congo DR have performed thus far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria has played 11 matches and has a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses.

Meanwhile, Congo DR has 8 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses in 11 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Nigeria has a win rate of 45%, while Congo DR has come out on top in 73% of their matches.

Nigeria - Home performance

Nigeria has played at home 6 times in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 3

• Defeats: 0

That gives Nigeria a 50% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 50% of the time, while losses make up 0% of their home matches.

Congo DR - Away performance

On the opposite side, Congo DR has played 6 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 4

• Draws: 1

• Defeats: 1

In terms of percentages, Congo DR has won 67% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 17% of those matches and have suffered defeat 17% 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 Congo DR

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 Congo DR ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Nigeria has scored a total of 19 goals so far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, while their opponent Congo DR has found the back of the net 16 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Nigeria has an average of 1.73 goals scored in this current campaign, and Congo DR has scored 1.45 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 9 goals in 11 matches, which is an average of 0.82 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Congo DR has an average of 0.55 goals conceded per match after surrendering 6 goals in 11 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 Congo DR

Nigeria and Congo DR have played each other 2 times in recent years. In those matches, Nigeria has 0 wins, Congo DR 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 Congo DR match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Nigeria vs Congo DR 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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