Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction: The Super Eagles will get it right this time

The Super Eagles will face off against Mozambique at Estádio Municipal de Albufeira Stadium in a bid to secure their first international friendly victory in their previous fifteen. The three-time African champions are favorites for the game; however, coach Jose Peseiro will be without two of his best legs, Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho, who were withdrawn from the game.

Nigeria

FIFA Ranking: 40th

Last five matches: LWWWD

The Super Eagles of Nigeria's terrible run in the international friendly games continued as they settled for a share of the spoils against Saudi Arabia. Nigeria, who have been underperforming in recent games, came from a goal down to score twice; however, they conceded with the last kick of the game as Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho made a dreadful error.

Since 2019, Nigeria have not won any of their previous fifteen friendly games, and we can’t continue with this mentality. If something doesn’t change, they might as well struggle in subsequent games.

Mozambique

FIFA Ranking: 119th

Last two games: LDWWD

Mozambique were extremely belligerent in their approach to securing a space in the AFCON Tournament, picking up ten points from a possible eighteen. Chiquinho Conde's men head here following their (1-1) stalemate against Angola a few days ago. Sporting CP's young midfielder Geny Catamo drew the first blood after seventy minutes of play; however, the home team responded fifteen minutes later to split points.

Mozambique have drawn three and lost twice in their previous five friendly games.

Expert Betting Tips

Nigeria have won three and lost once over their previous four meetings with Mozambique. They will always be the favourite, even though they’re yet to taste a win in their last fifteen friendly games. On the other hand, Mozambique are similar to the Super Eagles as they are yet to win any of their previous five international friendlies. With the absence of their top striker, Victor Osihmen and Iheanacho, this will give Terem Moffi the opportunity to lead the line. For Mozambique, Stanley Ratifo and Geny Catamo will play up front, with midfield support from Guima and Amadou. Nigeria are heads and shoulders above their opponent irrespective of current happenings, and we expect the Super Eagles to win before the break here for 1.85.

Both sides might get a goal apiece here for 2.41.

We think the Super Eagles will get it right this time; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.76.

Good luck!