Match: Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Nigeria vs Tanzania
Local Kick-off Time: December 23, 21:30
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Opening Odds
| Odds Type | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home Win (1) | 1.50 |
| 1X2 | Draw (X) | 3.60 |
| 1X2 | Away Win (2) | 6.50 |
| Asian Handicap | Home Team -1 Goal | 2.00 |
| Asian Handicap | Away Team +1 Goal | 1.80 |
| Goals | Over 2.25 Goals | 1.95 |
| Goals | Under 2.25 Goals | 1.85 |
| Corners | Over 8.5 Corners | 2.10 |
| Corners | Under 8.5 Corners | 1.66 |
Summary: Nigeria Win
Overall, Nigeria holds an overwhelming advantage in squad strength, tactical maturity, recent form, and historical head-to-head records. Although there are absences in individual positions, the overall combat effectiveness has not been fundamentally affected. Tanzania, despite a fully fit squad, lags far behind in overall strength and is in poor form with no ability to compete. Nigeria's strong pressure is likely to last throughout the match, while Tanzania's resistance can only slow down the goal-conceding rhythm. In terms of Asian Handicap, Nigeria is given a -1.25 goal line, a clear indication that the market believes Tanzania has some defensive capabilities. However, comprehensive analysis suggests that Nigeria will still secure all three points.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Nigeria:
No key players are absent from Nigeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, boasting a stable and star-studded lineup with many key players from Europe's top five leagues—squad depth among the best in Africa. The attack is led by Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, teamed up with Fulham winger Chukwueze and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. The midfield is anchored by Brentford's Frank Onyeka and Sevilla's Joseph Ejike, while the defense is marshaled by Fulham center-back Calvin Bassey. The team has suffered minor combat effectiveness loss due to the retirement of the former captain, the injury of right-back Ola Aina, and the absence of second-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, but the overall strength remains largely unaffected. Nigeria is in solid recent form, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches. Their 4-0 thrashing of Benin fully demonstrated their terrifying attacking firepower.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/17 International Friendly | Egypt | HT 1-1 / FT 2-1 | Nigeria |
| 2025/11/17 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | HT 1-3 / FT 1-1 (Penalties) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/11/14 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | HT 0-0 / FT 1-1 | Gabon |
| 2025/10/15 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | HT 2-0 / FT 4-0 | Benin |
| 2025/10/11 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Lesotho | HT 1-2 / FT 1-2 | Nigeria |
| 2025/09/10 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | South Africa | HT 1-1 / FT 1-1 | Nigeria |
| 2025/09/07 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | HT 0-0 / FT 1-0 | Rwanda |
| 2025/08/20 CAF African Nations Championship | Nigeria | HT 0-0 / FT 2-0 | Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/08/13 CAF African Nations Championship | Sudan | HT 4-0 / FT 4-0 | Nigeria |
| 2025/08/06 CAF African Nations Championship | Senegal | HT 0-0 / FT 1-0 | Nigeria |
Total: 24 (Scored + Conceded) | Scored: 13 | Conceded: 11 | Win Rate: 50.00% |
Tanzania:
No key players are absent from Tanzania's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, with the lineup centered on domestic league players. Only forward Mbwana Samatta plays in Europe with Le Havre, resulting in a huge gap in overall strength compared to Nigeria. The team is fully fit with no injury concerns but is in poor recent form, with 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last five matches—struggling to secure a win. Both attack and defense have been underwhelming, with a 3-4 loss to Kuwait in a recent friendly exposing obvious defensive vulnerabilities under high press. Tanzania favors a 4-1-4-1 compact defensive formation, relying on midfield interceptions and wing counter-attacks to create chances. While their defensive counter-attacking tactics are relatively mature, they lack the ability to sustain attacks against strong teams. Their main goal for this Africa Cup of Nations is to gain experience.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/11/16 International Friendly | Kuwait | HT 0-2 / FT 4-3 | Tanzania |
| 2025/10/14 International Friendly | Iran | HT 2-0 / FT 2-0 | Tanzania |
| 2025/10/10 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Tanzania | HT 0-0 / FT 0-1 | Zambia |
| 2025/09/09 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Tanzania | HT 0-0 / FT 0-1 | Niger |
| 2025/09/06 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) | Republic of the Congo | HT 0-1 / FT 1-1 | Tanzania |
| 2025/08/23 CAF African Nations Championship | Tanzania | HT 0-0 / FT 0-1 | Morocco |
| 2025/08/17 CAF African Nations Championship | Central African Republic | HT 0-0 / FT 0-0 | Tanzania |
| 2025/08/10 CAF African Nations Championship | Tanzania | HT 2-1 / FT 2-1 | Madagascar |
| 2025/08/07 CAF African Nations Championship | Mauritania | HT 0-1 / FT 0-1 | Tanzania |
| 2025/08/03 CAF African Nations Championship | Tanzania | HT 1-0 / FT 2-0 | Burkina Faso |
Total: 20 (Scored + Conceded) | Scored: 9 | Conceded: 11 | Win Rate: 30.00% |
Final Prediction:
Handicap Prediction:
Nigeria -1 (Asian Handicap)
Nigeria Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 2-0, 3-0, 3-1
Predicted Total Goals: 2, 3, 4
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