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

These are all the statistics you need to know for the South Africa vs Nigeria match scheduled for 09/09/2025 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 South Africa vs Nigeria

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

• Under 9.5 corners: The last 3 matches involving South Africa have had under 9.5 corners.

• Undefeated: South Africa has gone 5 matches without losing in this competition.

• Under 2.5 goals: Nigeria's last 3 matches have seen under 2.5 total goals scored.

• Undefeated: Nigeria has gone 3 matches without losing in this competition.

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

Stat Probabilities for South Africa vs Nigeria

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

• BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in South Africa vs Nigeria is 57%.

• Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for South Africa and Nigeria show that there is 29% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

• Over 1.5 team goals – scored: According to the numbers, there is a 100% chance of South Africa scoring 2 or more goals in this match.

• Over 4.5 team corners – for: Nigeria has taken 5 or more corners in 71% 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 South Africa vs Nigeria

Let's now take a look at how South Africa and Nigeria have performed thus far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers. South Africa has played 7 matches and has a record of 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Meanwhile, Nigeria has 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses in 7 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, South Africa has a win rate of 71%, while Nigeria has come out on top in 29% of their matches.

South Africa - Home performance

South Africa has played at home 3 times in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 0

• Defeats: 0

That gives South Africa a 100% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 0% of the time, while losses make up 0% of their home matches.

Nigeria - Away performance

On the opposite side, Nigeria has played 3 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 1

• Defeats: 1

In terms of percentages, Nigeria has won 33% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 33% of those matches and have suffered defeat 33% 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 South Africa 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 South Africa and Nigeria ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

South Africa has scored a total of 13 goals so far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, while their opponent Nigeria has found the back of the net 8 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, South Africa has an average of 1.86 goals scored in this current campaign, and Nigeria has scored 1.14 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, South Africa has conceded 5 goals in 7 matches, which is an average of 0.71 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Nigeria has an average of 0.86 goals conceded per match after surrendering 6 goals in 7 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 South Africa vs Nigeria

South Africa and Nigeria have played each other 4 times in recent years. In those matches, South Africa has 0 wins, Nigeria has 1 wins, and there have been 3 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 South Africa vs Nigeria match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the South Africa 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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