South Africa and Nigeria face each other on Tuesday 09.09.2025, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a WC Qualification Africa 2026 match. The game will take place at South Africa's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between South Africa and Nigeria, 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.
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South Africa preview
South Africa heads into the match with the following record in the WC Qualification Africa: in 7 matches, South Africa secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at South Africa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
South Africa has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 13 goals, of which 13 were scored in the WC Qualification Africa, resulting in an average of 1.86 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jayden Adams, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Sphephelo Sithole has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, South Africa has conceded 5 goals in the WC Qualification Africa (an average of 0.71 per game) and 5 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.71 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Nigeria preview
Nigeria comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the WC Qualification Africa. They have secured 2 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses.
Nigeria's attack has been highly effective, scoring 8 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the WC Qualification Africa, with an average of 1.14 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.14.
Nigeria'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 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Samuel Chukwueze. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 0.86 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 7 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.
Head to head: South Africa vs Nigeria
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
South Africa
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.29 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W D L |
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.66 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.56 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Nigeria
International - WC Qualification Africa
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.43 |
| Home | W D D D |
1.5 |
| Away | W L D |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.87 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
0.65 | 0.73 | 0.55 |
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