Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 June

Sierra Leone

W D L L L

3rd place in Group A

2 - 3

18/06/2023 11:59

Nigeria

W L L L L

1st place in Group A

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sierra Leone vs Nigeria on 18 June 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sierra Leone vs Nigeria preview before placing your bet.

Sierra Leone are currently 3rd with 5 points after 6 matches.
Nigeria sit 1st with 15 points from 6 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Nigeria, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sierra Leone have no wins, while 2 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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/06/2023

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 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

09/06/2022 11:59

Nigeria

2 - 1

Sierra Leone

CAF NC

17/11/2020 11:59

Sierra Leone

0 - 0

Nigeria

CAF NC

13/11/2020 11:59

Nigeria

4 - 4

Sierra Leone

CAF NC

11/09/2017 14:00

Nigeria

2 - 0

Sierra Leone

WAFU

09/02/2011 14:20

Nigeria

2 - 1

Sierra Leone

INT CF

11/10/2008 11:00

Nigeria

4 - 1

Sierra Leone

WCPAF

Sierra Leone

Draw

33%

Nigeria

67%

Sierra Leone Last 6 matches

26/03/2023 11:59

Sao Tome Principe 0 - 2 Sierra Leone CAF NC

22/03/2023 11:59

Sierra Leone 2 - 2 Sao Tome Principe CAF NC

27/09/2022 12:00

Democratic Rep Congo 3 - 0 Sierra Leone INT FRL

24/09/2022 09:00

South Africa 4 - 0 Sierra Leone INT FRL

03/09/2022 11:59

Mali 2 - 0 Sierra Leone CAF SC

27/08/2022 12:10

Sierra Leone 1 - 2 Mali CAF SC

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Nigeria

27/03/2023 11:59

Guinea Bissau 0 - 1 Nigeria CAF NC

24/03/2023 11:59

Nigeria 0 - 1 Guinea Bissau CAF NC

17/11/2022 14:45

Portugal 4 - 0 Nigeria INT FRL

09/11/2022 22:00

Costa Rica 2 - 0 Nigeria INT FRL

27/09/2022 15:00

Algeria 2 - 1 Nigeria INT FRL

03/09/2022 11:59

Nigeria 2 - 0 Ghana CAF SC

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Played games

Sierra Leone

Nigeria

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.98

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

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 59 matches

YesNo

39 (66%)20 (34%)

In last 59 matches

NoYes

68 (76%)22 (24%)

Sierra Leone

Recent matches

Nigeria

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

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

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sierra Leone

Nigeria

Shots

Sierra Leone

Total shots

7.39 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 1.20

Nigeria

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 3.00

Sierra Leone Pass Nigeria

Total passes

4500

Avg. 300 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

14837

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sierra Leone

Played games

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.38

2.08

123

Corners

395

4.39

2.81

166

Throw-ins

641

7.12

0.63

Offsides

105

1.17

1.02

GK saves

1.02

Sierra Leone

DISCIPLINARY

Nigeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.22

113

1.26

0.07

0.02

5.42

320

Fouls

792

8.80

2.71

160

Tackles

401

4.46

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How We Build the Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sierra Leone vs Nigeria on 18 June 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 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.

Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone 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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