Complexe Sportif de Fès · Referee Abdou Abdel Mefire, Cameroon · Analysis updated 16:47 UTC
Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.26 expected goals for Nigeria and 1.18 for Mozambique, a combined total of 3.43. That distribution gives Nigeria the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Nigeria win
61.7% probability
Expected goals
2.26 – 1.18
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Mozambique away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Nigeria to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 20% / 19% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.26 goals for Nigeria and 1.18 for Mozambique, a combined 3.43 — an open game on paper.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 67% and both teams to score at 62%, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
81%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
38%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–19.7%
- 1–18.6%
- 2–08.2%
- 1–07.3%
- 3–17.3%
Recent form
Nigeria
- 2026-09-29T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Guinea-Bissau · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-25T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Madagascar · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-06-10T19:45:00.000Z · A vs Portugal · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-06-03T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Poland · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-05-30T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Jamaica · 3-0 (W)
Mozambique
- 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Sudan · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-09-25T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Senegal · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-06-09T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Indonesia · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-06-07T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Oman · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-01-05T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Nigeria · 0-4 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Africa Cup of Nations table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 1 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 2 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 6 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Nigeria win, at 61.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.
A 62% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.