Nigeria vs Benin Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on October 14, 2025
World Cup Qualification CAF
In the 10th round of the World Cup qualifiers in Africa, on October 14, 2025, the national teams of Nigeria and Benin will face each other. The hosts need a win, while a draw would be enough for the visitors.
Our Prediction for Nigeria vs Benin
Nigeria is regarded as one of the historical powerhouses of African football. Since 1994, they have participated in six World Cups, but did not qualify for Qatar. However, they reached the final in the last Africa Cup of Nations. The team performed less impressively in the qualifiers, falling behind the pair of leaders.
Benin generally does not stand out, but is currently in good form. They qualified for this year's AFCON, which will be their fifth appearance (previously reaching the quarterfinals in 2019). Most importantly, they have been unexpectedly strong in this qualification campaign. Winning half of their matches, they entered the decisive "window" in first place.
Lookman and company played away against Lesotho in the previous round and secured an important victory – the match ended 2-1. Gernot Rohr’s team faced Rwanda and managed to claim another three points thanks to a single goal in the 80th minute.
Nigeria vs Benin: Key Stats and Trends
- Nigeria has won three of their last four matches
- On average, Nigeria scores 1.3 goals and concedes 1.1 goals per match
- 50% of Nigeria's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.4
- Benin has won three matches in a row
- On average, Benin scores 1.5 goals and concedes 0.8 goals per match
- 40% of Benin's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.3
Nigeria vs Benin: Possible Starting Lineups
Nigeria (probable lineup): Nwabali – Onyemaechi, Bassey, Troost-Ekong, Fredrick – Iwobi, Ndidi, Simon – Lookman, Osimhen, Arokodare
Benin (probable lineup): Dandjinou – Roche, Tijani, Verdon, Ouru – Hassan, D'Almeida, Untondji, Doku, Dossou – Mounie
Previous Matches: Nigeria vs Benin
Overall, Nigeria clearly holds the advantage. However, in the last three meetings, both sides have won once each.
Free Prediction for Nigeria vs Benin
The hosts are seen as clear favorites. However, with the high stakes of victory, we do not expect many goals – we predict "total under 2.5" (odds – 1.68).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the African World Cup qualification standings.
