Preview, Starting Lineup For Nigeria vs Benin National Football Team, prediction and live score results for CAF WC Africa Qualification Group stage. The match will take place on October 14, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 UTC.
Nigeria vs Benin Lineup And Live Score
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🇳🇬 Nigeria — Prdicted Starting XI
- Goalkeeper:
23. Stanley Nwabali - Defenders:
2. Ola Aina
13. Benjamin Fredrick
21. Calvin Bassey
3. Bruno Onyemaechi - Midfielders:
4. Wilfred Ndidi
17. Alex Iwobi
8. Frank Onyeka - Attackers:
7. Ademola Lookman
15. Moses Simon
9. Victor Osimhen
Match Preview: Super Eagles vs Benin
A year after their last meeting in the Nations Cup Preliminary Round, the rivalry reignites as Nigeria and Benin prepare to face off once again. Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, and both teams now enter this World Cup qualifier with renewed form and ambition.
Nigeria come into this clash riding a wave of confidence following their 1-0 win over Lesotho in the Africa Qualification Group stage last Friday. The Super Eagles remain unbeaten in their last four matches, displaying stability and growing cohesion under pressure.
Benin, on the other hand, are in impressive form of their own. The Squirrels have registered three straight victories against Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, all achieved with clean sheets — a testament to their recent defensive discipline and tactical organization.
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Head-to-Head Record
The two nations have locked horns six times since November 2019. Nigeria hold the upper hand with three wins, Benin have one, and two matches have ended in draws. Their last meeting, on November 14, 2024, concluded 1-1 in the Nations Cup Preliminary Round.
Recent Meetings:
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Nov 14, 2024 – Nations Cup Preliminary Round: Benin 1–1 Nigeria
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Sep 7, 2024 – Nations Cup Preliminary Round: Nigeria 3–0 Benin
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Jun 10, 2024 – Africa Qualifiers: Benin 2–1 Nigeria
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Mar 27, 2021 – Qualifying Group L: Benin 0–1 Nigeria
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Jun 1, 2020 – Qualifying Group L: Benin 0–0 Nigeria
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Nov 13, 2019 – Qualifying Group A: Nigeria 2–1 Benin
Overall, Nigeria have scored 8 goals in these encounters, while Benin have netted 4, giving the Super Eagles a slight edge in recent head-to-head history.
Form and Statistics
Nigeria (Last 8 in Group Stage): 2 Wins | 5 Draws | 1 Loss
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Goals Scored: 9 (1.13 per match)
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Goals Conceded: 7 (0.88 per match)
Benin (Last 8 in Group Stage): 4 Wins | 2 Draws | 2 Losses
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Goals Scored: 11 (1.38 per match)
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Goals Conceded: 7 (0.88 per match)
Nigeria’s recent form includes a win over Lesotho, while Benin are enjoying a three-match winning run. Over their last 20 games, Nigeria have 10 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses — while Benin have collected 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
AI Nigeria vs Benin Prediction
Our advanced AI model offers a pre-match forecast for Nigeria vs Benin, which will be updated live as the game unfolds. Before kick-off, the prediction model gives Nigeria a 50% chance of victory, while a draw sits at 33%, and Benin’s win probability stands at 17%.
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