Saudi Arabia vs Nigeria Prediction: The Super Eagles frontmen will make the difference

The Green Falcons, under the guidance of Roberto Mancini, will lock horns with Nigeria at the Estádio Municipal De Portimão (Portugal) on Friday.

Saudi Arabia

FIFA Ranking: 57th

Last five games: LLLLL

The Green Falcons have lost six consecutive games and head here on the back of a defeat against South Korea. Since returning from the World Cup last year, Saudi Arabia have struggled to win games, recording just a victory in their previous seven games in all competitions. Following their poor run, the association appointed former Italian tactician Roberto Mancini to guide them to glory. However, the famous gaffer has lost back-to-back since his arrival.

Nigeria

FIFA Ranking: 40th

Last five matches: LLWWW

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been underperforming in recent games despite one defeat in their previous four games. Nigeria have one of the most prominent frontmen in the world as we speak, but they lack cohesion in the midfield.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria head here following the (6-0) thrashing of lowly ranked São Tomé in the AFCON Qualifier.

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

Expert Betting Tips

Saudi Arabia have lost their last five friendly games, the same as Nigeria, who are yet to taste victory in their eighth consecutive friendlies. The last time the Green Falcons played a West African side was in 2017 against Ghana, where they lost by three goals to nil. The Super Eagles, despite the quality of their squad, have struggled in friendly matches. This fixture is expected to be entertaining as both sides will be playing on neutral ground. We expect the Super Eagles to be more potent and get more support from the crowd; bet on an away win for 1.91.

Saudi Arabia's defense haven’t kept a clean sheet in their previous six games in all competitions, and we are confident they won’t be able to stop the attack of Osimhen, Boniface, and Chukwueze; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.65.

We expect Victor Osimhen to score at any time here for 2.10.

Good luck!