Nigeria vs South Africa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 February

Nigeria

W W W W D

1st place in Group A

1-1

Pen. 4-2

07/02/2024 13:00

South Africa

D W D W L

2nd place in Group K

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nigeria vs South Africa on 07 February 2024 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nigeria vs South Africa preview before placing your bet.

Nigeria are currently 1st with 15 points after 6 matches.
South Africa sit 2nd with 7 points from 4 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nigeria to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Nigeria and South Africa have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 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

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:00

2024-02-07

Nigeria vs South Africa - Prediction & Odds

Nigeria

South Africa

2024-02-07 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 07/02/2024

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 K	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Morocco	9	4	3	0	1	8	3	5
02 South Africa	7	4	2	1	1	7	6	1
03 Liberia	1	4	0	1	3	3	9	-6
04 Zimbabwe	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

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

01 Mali	5	3	1	2	0	3	1	2
02 South Africa	4	3	1	1	1	4	2	2
03 Namibia	4	3	1	1	1	1	4	-3
04 Tunisia	2	3	0	2	1	1	2	-1

Head To Head

10/07/2019 15:00

Nigeria

2 - 1

South Africa

CAF NC

17/11/2018 09:00

South Africa

1 - 1

Nigeria

CAF NC

10/06/2017 11:59

Nigeria

0 - 2

South Africa

CAF NC

29/03/2015 09:30

South Africa

1 - 1

Nigeria

INT FRL

19/11/2014 13:00

Nigeria

2 - 2

South Africa

CAF NC

10/09/2014 14:00

South Africa

0 - 0

Nigeria

CAF NC

Nigeria

17%

Draw

67%

South Africa

17%

Nigeria Last 6 matches

02/02/2024 13:00

Nigeria 1 - 0 Angola CAF NC

27/01/2024 16:00

Nigeria 2 - 0 Cameroon CAF NC

22/01/2024 13:00

Guinea Bissau 0 - 1 Nigeria CAF NC

18/01/2024 13:00

Ivory Coast 0 - 1 Nigeria CAF NC

14/01/2024 10:00

Nigeria 1 - 1 Equatorial Guinea CAF NC

08/01/2024 08:00

Nigeria 0 - 2 Guinea INT FRL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches South Africa

03/02/2024 16:00

Cape Verde 0 - 0 South Africa CAF NC

30/01/2024 16:00

Morocco 0 - 2 South Africa CAF NC

24/01/2024 13:00

South Africa 0 - 0 Tunisia CAF NC

21/01/2024 16:00

South Africa 4 - 0 Namibia CAF NC

16/01/2024 16:00

Mali 2 - 0 South Africa CAF NC

10/01/2024 09:00

South Africa 0 - 0 Lesotho INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

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

South Africa

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.31

Scored

Avg. per game

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 13 matches

YesNo

6 (46%)7 (54%)

In last 13 matches

NoYes

5 (45%)6 (55%)

Nigeria

Recent matches

South Africa

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)8 3(27%)

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)3 8(73%)

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)6 5(45%)

/Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)5 6(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nigeria

South Africa

Shots

Nigeria

Total shots

12.23 avg / game

Blocked

31 total

Avg. 3.44

South Africa

Total shots

10.09 avg / game

Blocked

11 total

Avg. 1.57

Nigeria Pass South Africa

Total passes

3793

Avg. 345 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

4301

Avg. 430 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nigeria

Played games

South Africa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.54

Clean sheets

0.45

5.08

Corners

3.36

9.08

118

Throw-ins

138

12.55

3.31

Offsides

1.91

1.69

GK saves

2.55

Nigeria

DISCIPLINARY

South Africa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.46

1.27

0.00

0.09

17.23

224

Fouls

151

13.73

12.92

168

Tackles

168

15.27

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How We Build the Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nigeria vs South Africa on 07 February 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.

Nigeria vs South Africa 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 South Africa'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 South Africa 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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