Senegal vs Nigeria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 August

Senegal

L L W D W

2nd place in Group D

1-0

05/08/2025 17:00

Nigeria

D D D D W

3rd place in Group D

African Nations Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Senegal vs Nigeria on 05 August 2025 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Senegal vs Nigeria preview before placing your bet.

Senegal are currently 2nd with 5 points after 3 matches.
Nigeria sit 3rd with 3 points from 3 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 31%.
Head-to-head history favors Nigeria, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Senegal have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Live coef.

Weather

17:00

2025-08-05

Senegal vs Nigeria - Prediction & Odds

Senegal

Nigeria

2025-08-05 17:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/08/2025

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

01 Sudan	5	3	1	2	0	5	1	4
02 Senegal	5	3	1	2	0	2	1	1
03 Nigeria	3	3	1	0	2	2	5	-3
04 Republic of the Congo	2	3	0	2	1	2	4	-2

Head To Head

16/06/2019 15:59

Senegal

1 - 0

Nigeria

INT FRL

23/03/2017 20:00

Nigeria

1 - 1

Senegal

INT FRL

18/04/2010 15:59

Nigeria

2 - 0

Senegal

WAFU

13/04/2010 15:00

Nigeria

2 - 1

Senegal

WAFU

09/02/2006 15:59

Nigeria

1 - 0

Senegal

CAF NC

31/01/2006 17:00

Nigeria

2 - 1

Senegal

CAF NC

Senegal

17%

Draw

17%

Nigeria

67%

Senegal Last 6 matches

27/07/2025 12:00

Tanzania 2 - 1 Senegal INT FRL

24/07/2025 10:00

Senegal 1 - 2 Uganda INT FRL

07/07/2025 17:00

Senegal 1 - 0 Guinea INT FRL

04/07/2025 18:50

Senegal 0 - 0 Guinea INT FRL

10/06/2025 18:45

England 1 - 3 Senegal INT FRL

06/06/2025 18:45

Ireland 1 - 1 Senegal INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Nigeria

31/07/2025 13:00

Zanzibar 2 - 2 Nigeria INT FRL

28/07/2025 13:10

Zanzibar 0 - 0 Nigeria INT FRL

06/06/2025 17:00

Russia 1 - 1 Nigeria INT FRL

31/05/2025 16:00

Jamaica 2 - 2 Nigeria INT FRL

28/05/2025 18:45

Ghana 1 - 2 Nigeria INT FRL

25/03/2025 16:00

Nigeria 1 - 1 Zimbabwe WCPAF

Win

17%

Draw

83%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Champi...

Played games

Senegal

114

Nigeria

Goals

Scored

193

Avg. per game

1.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

137

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 114 matches

YesNo

94 (82%)20 (18%)

In last 114 matches

NoYes

68 (76%)22 (24%)

Senegal

Recent matches

Nigeria

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Senegal

Nigeria

Shots

Senegal

Total shots

12.29 avg / game

Blocked

125 total

Avg. 3.29

Nigeria

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 3.00

Senegal Pass Nigeria

Total passes

21059

Avg. 421 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

14837

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Senegal

114

Played games

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.52

Clean sheets

0.38

5.09

580

Corners

395

4.39

6.82

777

Throw-ins

641

7.12

0.97

111

Offsides

105

1.17

1.12

128

GK saves

1.02

Senegal

DISCIPLINARY

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.55

177

113

1.26

0.03

0.02

7.25

827

Fouls

792

8.80

4.81

548

Tackles

401

4.46

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How We Build the Senegal vs Nigeria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Senegal vs Nigeria on 05 August 2025 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.

Senegal vs Nigeria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Senegal'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 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 Senegal 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 Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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