Nigeria and Gabon face each other on Thursday 11.13.2025, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Africa World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match. The game will take place at Nigeria's home ground, the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Nigeria and Gabon, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Nigeria vs Gabon
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Nigeria Win
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Nigeria preview
Nigeria heads into the match with the following record in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers: in 10 matches, Nigeria secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Nigeria's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Nigeria has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 15 were scored in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Victor Osimhen, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Samuel Chukwueze has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Nigeria has conceded 8 goals in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers (an average of 0.8 per game) and 8 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.8 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Gabon preview
Gabon comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers. They have secured 8 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.
Gabon's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, with an average of 2.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.2.
Gabon's offensive system is led by Denis Bouanga, the team's top scorer this season. The gabonese midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Guelor Kanga. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.9 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 9 goals in 10 matches, averaging 0.9 per match.
Head to head: Nigeria vs Gabon
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nigeria
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
1.7 |
| Home | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| Away | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.69 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
0.74 | 0.77 | 0.72 |
Gabon
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.5 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Scored | 2.2 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 40% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.45 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 0.75 | 1.09 |
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