Nigeria and Congo DR face each other in an official match of the 2026 Africa World Cup Qualifiers season. The game takes place at Abuja National Stadium on Sunday, 16/11/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Nigeria vs Congo DR, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Nigeria preview
Nigeria comes into the match having played 11 games in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.82 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses.
Nigeria's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.73.
The offense system of Nigeria is led by Victor Osimhen as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Samuel Chukwueze, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.82 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.
Congo DR preview
On the other hand, Congo DR comes into the match having played 11 games in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.27 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Congo DR's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offense system of Congo DR is led by Cédric Bakambu as the top scorer of the season. The congolese forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yoane Wissa, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 0.55 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.55.
Head to head: Nigeria vs Congo DR
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Nigeria
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
1.82 |
| Home | W W W D D |
2 |
| Away | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 2.67 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 67% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.69 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.79 | 0.72 |
Away Team
Congo DR
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.27 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W W D |
2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 80% | 67% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 80% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.27 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 0.98 | 0.97 |
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