Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe Expected Goals (xG), Forecast & Details

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Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

Scoring Trends

Nigeria

Sao Tome and Principe

1.75

Goals Scored

0.25

0.88

Goals Conceded

2.25

2.00 Expected Goals (xG) 0.56

75%

Over 1.5

50%

75%

Over 2.5

50%

25%

Over 3.5

25%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Nigeria enter this game as clear favorites to control the proceedings. The game flow could swing back and forth as teams find their rhythm.

With no recent competitive history, this is a fresh tactical challenge for both. Given Nigeria's consistency at home, backing their victory is logical. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win73%

Draw17%

Away Win10%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score43%

Over 1.5 Goals79%

Over 2.5 Goals59%

Match Events

11'

Vaz dos Ramos A. S.

13'

Osimhen V.

Assist: Lookman A.

27'

Lookman A.

Assist: Ndidi W.

Previous Encounters

10 Sept 23 AFR

Nigeria ✓

6:0

Sao Tome and Principe

13 Jun 22 AFR

Sao Tome and Principe

0:10

✓ Nigeria

Recent Form (Last 5)

Nigeria

Home Team

27 Mar

Iran

1 : 2

Nigeria

17 Jan

Egypt

0 : 1

Nigeria

14 Jan

Nigeria

0 : 1

Morocco

10 Jan

Algeria

0 : 2

Nigeria

05 Jan

Nigeria

4 : 0

Mozambique

Sao Tome and Principe

Away Team

27 Mar

Sao Tome and Principe

0 : 3

Ethiopia

13 Oct

Sao Tome and Principe

1 : 0

Malawi

10 Oct

Sao Tome and Principe

0 : 6

Tunisia

09 Sept

Namibia

3 : 0

Sao Tome and Principe

04 Sept

Sao Tome and Principe

2 : 3

Equatorial Guinea

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Nigeria	6	5	0	1	22:4	15
2	Guinea Bissau	6	4	1	1	11:5	13
3	Sierra Leone	6	1	2	3	10:11	5
4	Sao Tome and Principe	6	0	1	5	3:26	1
5	Mauritius	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Burkina Faso	6	3	2	1	8:5	11
2	Cape Verde	6	3	1	2	8:6	10
3	Togo	6	2	2	2	8:8	8
4	Eswatini	6	0	3	3	3:8	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Cameroon	4	2	1	1	6:3	7
2	Namibia	4	1	2	1	6:6	5
3	Burundi	4	1	1	2	4:7	4
4	Kenya	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	6	5	0	1	10:3	15
2	Guinea	6	3	1	2	9:7	10
3	Malawi	6	1	2	3	4:10	5
4	Ethiopia	6	1	1	4	5:8	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Ghana	6	3	3	0	8:3	12
2	Angola	6	2	3	1	6:5	9
3	Central Africa	6	2	1	3	9:7	7
4	Madagascar	6	0	3	3	1:9	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Algeria	6	5	1	0	9:2	16
2	Tanzania	6	2	2	2	3:4	8
3	Uganda	6	2	1	3	5:6	7
4	Niger	6	0	2	4	3:8	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Mali	6	5	0	1	15:2	15
2	Gambia	6	3	1	2	7:7	10
3	Congo	6	2	1	3	5:10	7
4	South Sudan	6	1	0	5	5:13	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Zambia	6	4	1	1	12:6	13
2	Ivory Coast	6	4	1	1	9:5	13
3	Comoros	6	2	1	3	6:8	7
4	Lesotho	6	0	1	5	1:9	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	D.R. Congo	6	4	0	2	11:4	12
2	Mauritania	6	3	1	2	9:7	10
3	Gabon	6	2	1	3	3:5	7
4	Sudan	6	2	0	4	3:10	6

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Tunisia	6	4	1	1	11:1	13
2	Equatorial Guinea	6	4	1	1	9:7	13
3	Botswana	6	1	1	4	3:9	4
4	Libya	6	1	1	4	2:8	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Morocco	4	3	0	1	8:3	9
2	South Africa	4	2	1	1	7:6	7
3	Liberia	4	0	1	3	3:9	1
4	Zimbabwe	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Senegal	6	4	2	0	12:4	14
2	Mozambique	6	3	1	2	8:9	10
3	Benin	6	1	2	3	8:9	5
4	Rwanda	6	0	3	3	3:9	3

Match Preview: Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe

Fans of Africa Cup of Nations 2023 turn their attention to the clash involving Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe. Scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 16:00 UTC, the match will take place at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

The context of this match is defined by the current standings and the ambitions of both squads. Nigeria will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Sao Tome and Principe aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

Tactically, this game could be decided in the midfield battles. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Nigeria will try to assert dominance early, whereas Sao Tome and Principe might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Beyond the scoreline, the match statistics will tell the deeper story of the performance. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in Africa Cup of Nations 2023, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.