Guinea-Bissau - Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier
On Tuesday, September 29, we have a second-round Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in which Guinea-Bissau will face Nigeria. It will kick off at 18:00 CET, and I am backing a bet on the game.
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Guinea-Bissau - Nigeria: Match Preview
After winning their opening matches, both teams have three points, but Guinea-Bissau currently sit ahead of Nigeria thanks to their superior goal difference. Only one team from this group will advance to the main tournament, as co-hosts Tanzania are also part of Group L. In the opening round, Guinea-Bissau secured an important away victory over Tanzania, winning 2-0. The team scored once in each half, ending a poor run that had previously consisted of three defeats and a draw.
However, Guinea-Bissau's home form remains inconsistent. In their last seven officially scheduled home matches, the team have recorded just one win and one draw, suffering five defeats.
Nigeria also began their qualifying campaign with a victory. In their home match against Madagascar, the Super Eagles conceded first but managed to turn the game around and win 2-1. At the same time, Nigeria have suffered just one defeat in their last 14 matches in regular time.
Match Facts and H2H
- Guinea-Bissau have won just one of their last five matches.
- Nigeria have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches.
- Nigeria have scored in seven consecutive matches.
- Both teams began their qualifying campaigns with victories.
- In their last head-to-head meeting, Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0.
Probable Lineups
- Guinea-Bissau: Embadje; Encada, Sangante, Rofino, Simao; Dju, Dalcio, Semedo, Balde; Nhaga, Beto
- Nigeria: Nwabali; Aina, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Usor, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon; Ilenikhena, Lookman
Prediction
Guinea-Bissau made a rather surprising start to the qualifying campaign with an away victory and will clearly be in high spirits. However, Nigeria are in excellent form and have a strong squad, so I am backing the Super Eagles to win.
