Nigeria vs Lesotho prediction and betting tips on November 16, 2023

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In the first round of the qualifying tournament for the World Cup, there will be a match between the national teams of Nigeria and Lesotho. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, with kickoff at 17:00 Central European Time.

Nigeria

The Nigerian national team is one of the most successful on the continent. The team has participated in the final stages of the World Cup six times, with the best result being reaching the Round of 16. It's worth noting that Nigeria failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Qatar, so they will certainly aim to go to North America in 2026.

In the group with Nigeria, besides Lesotho, are Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and South Africa. I believe that Nigeria will definitely advance to the next stage of qualification.

Lesotho

The team looks very modest even by the standards of African football. Lesotho has never played in the final stages of continental or international tournaments.

They won't seriously compete for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, but they might present a surprise. It will be tough to expect a positive result in the match against Nigeria, but Lesotho won't give away three points without a fight.

Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History

• Nigeria has not suffered defeats in the last five consecutive matches.
• Lesotho has lost only two games in the last five played away.
• In the previous two head-to-head meetings, Nigeria emerged victorious.

Prediction

Nigeria should confidently seek victory in the opening match of the qualification. I believe the match will be reasonably high-scoring, and I'll place a bet on the total goals being over 2.5.

Prediction on game Total over 2.5

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