Ivory Coast vs Nigeria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Ivory Coast

W W W W D

2nd place in Group H

0-0

18/01/2024 13:00

Nigeria

D L D D W

1st place in Group A

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ivory Coast vs Nigeria on 18 January 2024 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ivory Coast vs Nigeria preview before placing your bet.

Ivory Coast are currently 2nd with 13 points after 6 matches.
Nigeria sit 1st with 15 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ivory Coast to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Ivory Coast and Nigeria have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred HT

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:00

2024-01-18

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria - Prediction & Odds

Ivory Coast

Nigeria

2024-01-18 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2024

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nigeria	15	6	5	0	1	22	4	18
02 Guinea Bissau	13	6	4	1	1	11	5	6
03 Sierra Leone	5	6	1	2	3	10	11	-1
04 Sao Tome Principe	1	6	0	1	5	3	26	-23

Group H	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zambia	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
02 Ivory Coast	13	6	4	1	1	9	5	4
03 Comoros	7	6	2	1	3	6	8	-2
04 Lesotho	1	6	0	1	5	1	9	-8

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Equatorial Guinea	7	3	2	1	0	9	3	6
02 Nigeria	7	3	2	1	0	3	1	2
03 Ivory Coast	3	3	1	0	2	2	5	-3
04 Guinea Bissau	0	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5

Head To Head

11/01/2016 10:00

Nigeria

1 - 0

Ivory Coast

INT FRL

11/01/2015 12:35

Ivory Coast

1 - 0

Nigeria

INT FRL

27/07/2013 11:30

Ivory Coast

2 - 0

Nigeria

CAF SC

06/07/2013 11:00

Nigeria

4 - 1

Ivory Coast

CAF SC

03/02/2013 11:00

Nigeria

2 - 1

Ivory Coast

CAF NC

21/01/2008 13:00

Nigeria

0 - 1

Ivory Coast

CAF NC

Ivory Coast

50%

Draw

Nigeria

50%

Ivory Coast Last 6 matches

13/01/2024 16:00

Ivory Coast 2 - 0 Guinea Bissau CAF NC

06/01/2024 13:00

Ivory Coast 5 - 1 Sierra Leone INT FRL

20/11/2023 11:59

Gambia 0 - 2 Ivory Coast WCPAF

17/11/2023 15:00

Ivory Coast 9 - 0 Seychelles WCPAF

17/10/2023 15:00

Ivory Coast 1 - 1 South Africa INT FRL

14/10/2023 13:00

Ivory Coast 1 - 1 Morocco INT FRL

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nigeria

14/01/2024 10:00

Nigeria 1 - 1 Equatorial Guinea CAF NC

08/01/2024 08:00

Nigeria 0 - 2 Guinea INT FRL

19/11/2023 09:00

Zimbabwe 1 - 1 Nigeria WCPAF

16/11/2023 11:59

Nigeria 1 - 1 Lesotho WCPAF

16/10/2023 11:00

Mozambique 2 - 3 Nigeria INT FRL

13/10/2023 11:59

Saudi Arabia 2 - 2 Nigeria INT FRL

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Played games

Ivory Coast

Nigeria

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.23

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

2.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 13 matches

YesNo

9 (69%)4 (31%)

In last 13 matches

NoYes

12 (92%)1 (8%)

Ivory Coast

Recent matches

Nigeria

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 13(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

/Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ivory Coast

Nigeria

Shots

Ivory Coast

Total shots

12.67 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.78

Nigeria

Total shots

12.23 avg / game

Blocked

31 total

Avg. 3.44

Ivory Coast Pass Nigeria

Total passes

4767

Avg. 477 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

3793

Avg. 345 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ivory Coast

Played games

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.54

6.62

Corners

5.08

12.00

156

Throw-ins

118

9.08

2.08

Offsides

3.31

1.23

GK saves

1.69

Ivory Coast

DISCIPLINARY

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.54

1.46

0.15

0.00

14.38

187

Fouls

224

17.23

10.69

139

Tackles

168

12.92

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How We Build the Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ivory Coast vs Nigeria on 18 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ivory Coast's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nigeria's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Cup standings and the African Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Ivory Coast and Nigeria sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our African Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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