Nigeria vs Mozambique: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 January

Prediction Match Centre

Nigeria

1st place in African Nations Cup

4-0

Nigeria
Win Probability 67%

05/01/2026 12:00

Mozambique

No standing data

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nigeria vs Mozambique on 05 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nigeria vs Mozambique preview before placing your bet.

Nigeria will face Mozambique in African Nations Cup on January 5, 2026 at 12:00.
Nigeria are currently 1st with 11 points after 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.32.

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

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:00

2026-01-05

Nigeria vs Mozambique - Prediction & Odds

Nigeria

Mozambique

2026-01-05 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/01/2026

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

01 Nigeria	11	6	3	2	1	9	3	6
02 Benin	8	6	2	2	2	7	7	0
03 Rwanda	8	6	2	2	2	5	7	-2
04 Libya	5	6	1	2	3	3	7	-4

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

01 Mali	14	6	4	2	0	10	1	9
02 Mozambique	11	6	3	2	1	9	5	4
03 Guinea Bissau	5	6	1	2	3	4	6	-2
04 Eswatini	2	6	0	2	4	2	13	-11

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

01 Nigeria	9	3	3	0	0	8	4	4
02 Tunisia	4	3	1	1	1	6	5	1
03 Tanzania	2	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1
04 Uganda	1	3	0	1	2	3	7	-4

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

01 Ivory Coast	7	3	2	1	0	5	3	2
02 Cameroon	7	3	2	1	0	4	2	2
03 Mozambique	3	3	1	0	2	4	5	-1
04 Gabon	0	3	0	0	3	4	7	-3

Head To Head

16/10/2023 08:00

Mozambique

2 - 3

Nigeria

INT FRL

15/01/2014 11:00

Nigeria

4 - 2

Mozambique

CAF SC

20/01/2010 08:59

Nigeria

3 - 0

Mozambique

CAF NC

11/10/2009 08:59

Nigeria

1 - 0

Mozambique

WCPAF

29/03/2009 06:00

Mozambique

0 - 0

Nigeria

WCPAF

Mozambique

60%

Draw

20%

Nigeria

20%

Nigeria Last 6 matches

30/12/2025 09:00

Uganda 1 - 3 Nigeria

CAF NC

27/12/2025 13:00

Nigeria 3 - 2 Tunisia

CAF NC

23/12/2025 10:30

Nigeria 2 - 1 Tanzania

CAF NC

16/12/2025 11:00

Egypt 2 - 1 Nigeria

INT FRL

16/11/2025 12:00

Nigeria 1 - 1 Democratic Rep Congo

WCPAF

13/11/2025 09:00

Nigeria 1 - 1 Gabon

WCPAF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Mozambique

31/12/2025 12:00

Mozambique 1 - 2 Cameroon

CAF NC

28/12/2025 05:30

Gabon 2 - 3 Mozambique

CAF NC

24/12/2025 10:30

Ivory Coast 1 - 0 Mozambique

CAF NC

17/12/2025 09:15

Angola 4 - 1 Mozambique

INT FRL

17/11/2025 08:00

Chad 2 - 2 Mozambique

INT FRL

14/11/2025 12:00

Morocco 1 - 0 Mozambique

INT FRL

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Nigeria

Mozambique

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.46

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 13 matches

YesNo

9 (69%)4 (31%)

In last 13 matches

NoYes

5 (50%)5 (50%)

Nigeria

Recent matches

Mozambique

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)8 2(20%)

Under /Over

(15%)2 11(85%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

Under /Over

(54%)7 6(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

/Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)6 4(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nigeria

Mozambique

Shots

Nigeria

Total shots

13.33 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

Mozambique

Total shots

9.70 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 2.00

Nigeria Pass Mozambique

Total passes

5739

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

3925

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nigeria

Played games

Mozambique

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.62

Clean sheets

0.10

4.00

Corners

3.80

18.08

235

Throw-ins

216

21.60

1.77

Offsides

1.40

1.08

GK saves

3.70

Nigeria

DISCIPLINARY

Mozambique

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

1.60

0.00

0.00

15.54

202

Fouls

102

10.20

8.46

110

Tackles

9.40

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nigeria vs Mozambique on 05 January 2026 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.

Nigeria vs Mozambique Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nigeria's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Mozambique'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 Nigeria and Mozambique 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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