Republic of the Congo vs Niger Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 20

Republic of the Congo

L L D L D

3rd place in Group E

0 - 0

20/01/2023 19:00

Niger

L D L D D

1st place in Group E

African Nations Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Republic of the Congo vs Niger on January 20, 2023 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Republic of the Congo vs Niger preview before placing for you.

Republic of the Congo are currently 3rd with 1 points after 2 matches.
Niger sit 1st with 4 points from 2 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2023

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

01 Niger	4	2	1	1	0	1	0	1
02 Cameroon	3	2	1	0	1	1	1	0
03 Congo	1	2	0	1	1	0	1	-1

Republic of the Congo Last 6 matches

15/10/2025 02:00

Morocco 1 - 0 Republic of the Congo FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)

09/10/2025 02:00

Niger 3 - 1 Republic of the Congo FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)

05/09/2025 23:00

Republic of the Congo 1 - 1 Tanzania FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)

20/08/2025 00:00

Nigeria 2 - 0 Republic of the Congo African Nations Championship

12/08/2025 21:00

Senegal 1 - 1 Republic of the Congo African Nations Championship

05/08/2025 21:00

Republic of the Congo 1 - 1 Sudan African Nations Championship

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Niger

09/06/2026 02:00

Niger 0 - 1 Mauritania International Friendly

06/06/2026 01:00

Benin 1 - 1 Niger International Friendly

31/03/2026 22:00

Niger 0 - 1 Togo International Friendly

28/03/2026 01:00

Libya 0 - 0 Niger International Friendly

18/11/2025 22:30

Guinea 1 - 1 Niger International Friendly

15/11/2025 02:00

Burkina Faso 3 - 2 Niger International Friendly

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Champi...

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

Played games

Republic of the Congo

Niger

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (25%)3 (75%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

Republic of the Congo

Recent matches

Niger

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(14%)1 6(86%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 4(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(14%)1 6(86%)

/Yes

(25%)1 3(75%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(14%)1 6(86%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Republic of the Congo

Niger

Shots

Republic of the Congo

Total shots

7.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Niger

Total shots

9.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Republic of the Congo Pass Niger

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Republic of the Congo

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Republic of the Congo

OTHERS

Republic of the Congo

Played games

Niger

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.43

1.25

Corners

3.29

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Republic of the Congo

DISCIPLINARY

Niger

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.75

1.57

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Republic of the Congo vs Niger Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Republic of the Congo vs Niger on 20 January 2023 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 Championship 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.

Republic of the Congo vs Niger Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Republic of the Congo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Niger'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 Championship 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 Championship standings and the African Nations Championship form table to understand exactly where Republic of the Congo and Niger sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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