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Nigeria vs Congo

Africa Africa

African Nations Championship Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
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Match Events

29'
Sub
Andzouono E. In: Nkaya W.
Out: Andzouono E.
39'
Manyo S.
42'
Yusuf A.

AI Match Summary

Nigeria in this African Nations Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Nigeria.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

52%
Nigeria
35%
Draws
13%
Congo
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Nigeria

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Nigeria have won more games recently than Congo.
  • Win probability leans Nigeria's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Nigeria Clean Sheet 68%
Congo Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nigeria Congo
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 15 3
Draws 6 8
Losses 6 17
Goals Scored 1.81 0.61
Goals Conceded 1.07 1.86
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 19, 2025 African Nations Championship
Nigeria vs Congo
2:0
Nov 15, 2014 Africa Cup of Nations
Congo vs Nigeria
0:2
Sep 6, 2014 Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria vs Congo
2:3
Jan 28, 2000 Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria vs Congo
0:0
Feb 26, 1993 World Championship
Nigeria vs Congo
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nigeria Compare

Top Goalscorer Yusuf A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Sikiru A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Congo Compare

Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Nigeria 95 / 100
Congo 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Nigeria Congo

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nigeria Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nigeria's goal record stands at 85% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

Congo has conceded goals in 86% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Nigeria went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Nigeria VS Congo
1.75 Goals Scored 0
1.13 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 0%
75% Over 2.5 0%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Nigeria

(Home)
10 Jun
Portugal
2 : 1
Nigeria
03 Jun
Poland
2 : 2
Nigeria
30 May
Jamaica
0 : 3
Nigeria
26 May
Nigeria
2 : 0
Zimbabwe
31 Mar
Jordan
2 : 2
Nigeria
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Congo

(Away)
14 Oct
Morocco
1 : 0
Congo
08 Oct
Niger
3 : 1
Congo
05 Sept
Congo
1 : 1
Tanzania
19 Aug
Nigeria
2 : 0
Congo
12 Aug
Senegal
1 : 1
Congo
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kenya 4 3 1 0 4:1 10
2 Morocco 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
3 D.R. Congo 4 2 0 2 5:4 6
4 Angola 4 1 1 2 3:6 4
5 Zambia 4 0 0 4 2:8 0
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tanzania 4 3 1 0 5:1 10
2 Madagascar 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
3 Mauritania 4 2 1 1 2:1 7
4 Burkina Faso 4 1 0 3 5:7 3
5 Central Africa 4 0 1 3 2:7 1
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Uganda 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
2 Algeria 4 1 3 0 5:2 6
3 South Africa 4 1 3 0 6:5 6
4 Guinea 4 1 1 2 3:6 4
5 Niger 4 0 2 2 0:3 2
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sudan 3 1 2 0 5:1 5
2 Senegal 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
3 Nigeria 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
4 Congo 3 0 2 1 2:4 2
Promotion - African Nations Championship (Play Offs)