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by Nella Wagah | in Football Predictions
Seven-time African champions Nigeria U20 have advanced to the round of 16 at the 2025 U20 World Cup. The Flying Eagles will be up against Argentina, and below we have a prediction for the match.
Argentina will have the advantage of having had more rest after completing their group stage assignments earlier. The most successful team in the U20 World Cup circuit now hopes to move closer to title number seven.
They were one of two nations to collect maximum points at the group stage with wins against Italy, Australia, and Cuba. That run marked 11 matches unbeaten for the Argentines.
This tie is a repeat of the 2005 final, which Nigeria lost 2-1, and they will be seeking to go ahead in the head-to-head records against Argentina. The two nations met in 2023, and Nigeria served their revenge in a 2-0 win.
While Argentina had a swift pass through the group stages, Nigeria had to qualify as one of the best-ranked third-place teams. A 1-1 draw with Colombia to wrap up their first-round assignments ensured they hit four points.
The Flying Eagles settled second among the best four third-placed finishers. With only three wins in the last 10 matches, Nigeria come here as underdogs. The winner here will advance to face either hosts Chile or Mexico in the quarters.
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The Best Betting Odds for Argentina -20 v Nigeria -20 Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.45 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
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1.62 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
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1.44 | 3.75 | 6.5 |
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1.45 | 4 | 6 |
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1.43 | 4.1 | 6.75 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Argentina -20 and Nigeria -20?
Our prediction for the Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 match is: Argentina to win and both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/10/2025 between Argentina -20 and Nigeria -20 in U20 World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 60.7% for a win of Argentina -20 against Nigeria -20 with odds of 1.67 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 is 14.83% with odds of 4.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.47% chance ⭐ for a win of Nigeria -20 vs Argentina -20 with odds of 7.7 at Shangrila.
Argentina -20 - Nigeria -20 Prediction and Best Odds:
| Argentina -20 Nigeria -20 Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina -20 wins | 60.7% | 1.67 at Melbet |
| Under 2.5 | 65.29% | 1.85 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 37.5% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Argentina -20 | 33.49% | 4 at Bet365 |
Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 Form
Argentina -20 and Nigeria -20 Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
1 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
28 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games
6 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games
16 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
1 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games
6 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games
16 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
10 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup
13 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
7 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
4 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
1 Feb 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
24 Jan 2025 - U20 CONMEBOL Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup
18 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
15 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
12 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup
18 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
12 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
7 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
1 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup
15 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
4 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B
15 Mar 2024 - African Games, Knockout Stage
4 Jun 2023 - U20 World Cup
31 May 2023 - U20 World Cup
Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
31 May 2023 - U20 World Cup
Argentina -20 against Nigeria -20 Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Most goals and assists
Argentina -20
Nigeria -20
A. Sarco
(4 Goals)
D. Bameyi
(2 Goals)
D. Gorosito
(3 Assists)
N. Salihu
(1 Assists)
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S. Sani
(1 Assists)
Argentina -20 - Nigeria -20 Key Points
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
- Both teams scored in three of Argentina’s last four games.
- Nigeria failed to score in only three of their last 10 matches.
- Nigeria have managed just three wins in their last 10 matches.
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Our Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 Prediction
Nigeria were on the brink of elimination before rising to a 1-1 draw with Colombia in their final group game. The Flying Eagles may not be pleased at their group stage effort but will have room to rectify. They seek to better their two runners-up finishes earlier in this competition, but here they face what could be their toughest outing yet.
Argentina are one of the best-performing teams here and feel they can end their U20 title drought. However, the South Americans are struggling to keep clean sheets. Our prediction for Argentina v Nigeria is for Argentina to win and both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Argentina -20 Nigeria -20
| Argentina -20 vs Nigeria -20 | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Argentina -20 wins | 1.62 | 1.45 | -10.5% |
| Draw | 3.9 | 4.2 | +7.7% |
| Nigeria -20 wins | 5 | 6.5 | +30.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Argentina -20 is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 10.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 61.7% and is now 69.0% (7.2%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
