Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
by Daniel Ngulu in AFCON Prediction
Sierra Leone will be looking to propel their chances of qualification to the 2023 AFCON when they host Nigeria. This Sunday clash in Group A has Nigeria second on nine points and Sierra Leone third with five. This match will be played in Monrovia, Liberia, which may not work well for Sierra Leone. The hosts beat Sao Tome & Principe 2-0 in their last game in this group, their first win in seven matches. That win was also their first in this group after a loss and two draws. They lost 2-1 to Nigeria in their opening game but one quality they take to this game is in attack. Sierra Leone have scored twice in each of their last three Group A matches. They’ve scored in all group games here, and three have had over 2.5 goals. In their last 11 matches in AFCON qualification, Sierra Leone have two wins only. Anderlecht forward Mustapha Bundu and former Tottenham man Steven Caulker will lead the hosts’ charge in this game.
Nigeria will have the upper hand here, playing Sierra Leone in Liberia, where their hosts will not enjoy home backing. The visitors are coming into this game having beaten group leaders Guinea Bissau 1-0 in their last game. That was Nigeria’s first win in five matches, and first goal in four games. They’ve however won 11 of their last 15 AFCON qualification matches. That run includes a win over Sierra Leone as well. Nigeria are actually unbeaten in six matches against Sierra Leone, winning four of those. Their meetings have been high scoring – four of the last five producing over 2.5 goals. Nigeria have scored two or more in those four meetings. Their away run in AFCON qualifiers has six wins in eight games. A star-studded side with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman places Nigeria as favorites here.
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Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Form
Sierra Leone and Nigeria's standings in the AFCON
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
3
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 |
Sierra Leone and Nigeria Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2023 - AFCON
22 Mar 2023 - AFCON
13 Jun 2022 - AFCON
9 Jun 2022 - AFCON
20 Jan 2022 - AFCON
16 Jan 2022 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2023 - AFCON
24 Mar 2023 - AFCON
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
13 Jun 2022 - AFCON
9 Jun 2022 - AFCON
2 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
Sierra Leone against Nigeria : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
67 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
9 Jun 2022 - AFCON
17 Nov 2020 - AFCON
13 Nov 2020 - AFCON
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Sierra Leone - Nigeria Key Points
- Nigeria have four wins in six meetings with Sierra Leone
- Nigeria have 11 wins in 15 AFCON qualification matches
- Sierra Leone have scored in all Group A matches in the qualifiers
- Sierra Leone have two wins only in 11 AFCON qualification matches
- In eight away matches in AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria have posted six wins
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Our Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Prediction
Nigeria take to this game a star-studded side, and they’ve dominated previous meetings between the two nations. The visitors also have a good away run in AFCON qualifiers and face a side that has been struggling. Sierra Leone will not be favored by playing a home game away in Liberia either. Our prediction for Sierra Leone v Nigeria is for Nigeria to win.
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