Nigeria vs. South Africa – Prediction and Betting Tips | Feb 7, 2024
Nigeria vs. South Africa: A Titan Clash in the AFCON 2024 Semi-Finals
Date and Venue: The Stade de la Paix will come alive on the 7th of February, 2024, at 5 pm UK time, as Nigeria and South Africa lock horns in a pulsating semi-final at the Africa Cup of Nations. This clash carries not just the weight of a spot in the final but also the historical significance of a rivalry that has seen Nigeria dominate in past Cup of Nations encounters.
Team Analysis and Performance:
Nigeria’s Journey and Tactics: The Super Eagles, under Jose Peseiro, have had an impressive run, maintaining a formidable defensive record with four consecutive clean sheets. The team, however, showed signs of fatigue in their narrow 1-0 victory against Angola. Key players like Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen appeared strained, and the injury to Frank Onyeka raises concerns. Ademola Lookman, the standout performer with three goals in the tournament, is a vital cog in Peseiro’s 3-4-2-1 formation. However, the potential absence of Osimhen due to abdominal discomfort is worrisome, with alternatives like Moffi and Iheanacho lacking game time.
South Africa’s Resilient Path: Hugo Broos’s South Africa, on the other hand, has shown remarkable resilience. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as a hero in the quarter-finals, displaying exceptional skills in the penalty shootout against Cape Verde. The Bafana Bafana, who haven’t conceded since their opener against Namibia, have been tactically sound, utilizing a well-organized backline. With a mix of experienced players like Tau and emerging talents like Makgopa, South Africa aims to break their AFCON curse against Nigeria.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form: Historically, Nigeria has had the upper hand in this fixture at the Cup of Nations, with South Africa yet to register a win against the Super Eagles in this competition. Nigeria’s recent form, marked by defensive solidity, slightly overshadows South Africa’s spirited but less convincing path to the semi-finals.
(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)
Predictions and Betting Tips:
Match Outcome: Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Nigeria 2-1 South Africa odds at 10.00 bet365. Despite the signs of fatigue, Nigeria’s defensive prowess and attacking potential, especially if Osimhen recovers, give them a slight edge over South Africa.
Additional Betting Markets:
- Both Teams to Score: Yes. Given the high stakes and South Africa’s improving attack, both teams finding the net is a plausible outcome.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over. With the attacking talents on display and the defensive lapses due to fatigue, a high-scoring game is anticipated.
Hot Stat: Nigeria has reached the semi-finals 15 times, a record in the Africa Cup of Nations history, indicating their pedigree in crucial matches.
92 average Markets available for Nigeria v South Africa
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South Africa #3-2 |
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67 |
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6.5 |
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South Africa Under 2.50 |
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1.01 |
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No Goalscorer (Nigeria) |
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4 |
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No Goalscorer (Nigeria) |
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4 |
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Under 5.50 |
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1.01 |
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South Africa – No |
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1.222 |
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South Africa Only |
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9 |
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Nigeria to Win in 90 minutes | South Africa to Win in 90 minutes | Nigeria to Win in Extra Time |
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1.6 | 6.5 | 10 |
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South Africa to Win in Extra Time | Nigeria Win after Penalties | South Africa Win after Penalties |
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26 | 11 | 12 |
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South Africa #3-0 |
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201 |
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Under 2.5 & No |
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Nigeria – 3+ Goals |
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South Africa – 3+ Goals |
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26 |
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South Africa -0.50 |
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Under 1.75 |
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1.16 |
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