Portugal and Nigeria face each other on Wednesday 06.10.2026, at 20:45 (UK Time), in a International Friendlies 2026 match. The game will take place at Portugal's home ground, the Estádio Nacional.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Portugal National Team and Seleção da Nigéria, 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 Portugal vs Nigeria
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Portugal preview
Portugal heads into the match with the following record in the International Friendlies: in 3 matches, Portugal National Team secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Seleção das Quinas's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Portugal 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 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Bruno Fernandes has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Portugal has conceded 1 goals in the International Friendlies (an average of 0.33 per game) and 8 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.89 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Nigeria preview
Nigeria comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the International Friendlies. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 1 losses.
Seleção da Nigéria's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the International Friendlies, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.75.
Super Eagles's offensive system is led by Victor Osimhen, the team's top scorer this season. The nigerian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Samuel Chukwueze. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 15 goals in 16 matches, averaging 0.94 per match.
Head to head: Portugal vs Nigeria
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Portugal
International - International Friendlies
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.33 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 1.16 | 0.98 |
Nigeria
International - International Friendlies
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D D W D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.99 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.09 | 1.33 |
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