Nigeria and Zimbabwe face each other on Tuesday 05.26.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a International Friendlies 2026 match. The game will take place at Nigeria's home ground, the The Valley.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Seleção da Nigéria and Seleção do Zimbábue, 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 Zimbabwe
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Nigeria preview
Nigeria heads into the match with the following record in the International Friendlies: in 2 matches, Seleção da Nigéria secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Super Eagles's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Nigeria has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 4 were scored in the International Friendlies, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Victor Osimhen, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Chukwueze has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Nigeria has conceded 3 goals in the International Friendlies (an average of 1.5 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Zimbabwe preview
Zimbabwe comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the International Friendlies. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
Seleção do Zimbábue's attack has been highly effective, scoring 9 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the International Friendlies, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.75.
The Warriors's offensive system is led by Marshall Munetsi, the team's top scorer this season. The zimbabwean midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jordan Zemura. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 12 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nigeria
International - International Friendlies
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
-0.01 | 0 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
0.05 | 0 | 1.05 |
Zimbabwe
International - International Friendlies
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