The AFCON is here and our betting expert has Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea predictions for the second game of group A. The Super Eagles were champions in 2013 and are keen to make a mark with Jose Peseiro at the helm this time around.
As for Equatorial Guinea, they hope to cause an upset and disrupt the scheme of things by taking something away from this game.
Our betting expert has prepared predictions for this fixture, including a likely win for the Super Eagles, GG, and other combined markets.
Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions & Tips
- Nigeria to win & over 1.5 @ 1.79 with Bet9ja
- GG @ 2.37 with Bet9ja
- First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.42 with Bet9ja
- Victor Osimhen to score anytime @ 2.10 with Bet9ja
- Nigeria to win or draw and under 2.5 @ 1.83 with Bet9ja
- Nigeria to score 1-2 goals @ 1.61 with Bet9ja
- GG & over 2.5 @ 3.05 with Bet9ja
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Nigeria to start with a win
Nigeria have dominated their meetings with Guinea, winning three previous ones.
Under Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles have struggled to produce. They have even made a poor start to the World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Leading up to this tournament, the Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Guinea in their warm-up game. They have already lost Victor Boniface and Wilfred Ndidi to injuries ahead of the tournament.
Despite all of this, the Super Eagles are favourites in this Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea predictions piece. We expect them to get things underway at the AFCON with a win here.
Bet 1: Nigeria to win & over 1.5 @ 1.79 with Bet9ja
Both teams to slot the ball home
The Super Eagles’ shaky defence could be their undoing at the tournament. This is particularly due to the underwhelming performance of expected first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
Both teams have scored in four of the past five games involving the Super Eagles. Odds on offers look decent and worth backing.
This might even end up as an easy win for Nigeria.
Bet 2: GG @ 2.37 with Bet9ja
Fast start in Ivory Coast
Lately, Nigeria have been conceding many goals, and that cannot be easily overlooked. They face a confident Equatorial Guinea side, who have not lost a game since 2022.
We expect the two teams to have a go at each other, which could result in an early goal in the match. Nigeria’s games have produced a first-half goal in two of their past four games.
That is why we have included this tip in the Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea predictions piece.
Bet 3: First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.42 with Bet9ja
Victor Osimhen to find the back of the net
This is the first time Victor Osimhen will be leading the line for the Super Eagles in a tournament. Although he participated in the 2019 edition, he was second fiddle to Odion Ighalo and missed the 2021 edition due to injury.
This is the biggest tournament on the continent of Africa, so the current African Footballer of the Year will be keen to make his mark. He also won the top scorer’s award during the qualifiers and Nigerians will count on him to lead the side to glory.
Bet 4: Victor Osimhen to score anytime @ 2.10 with Bet9ja
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