Sao Tome and Principe vs Nigeria Forecast, Overview & Game Details

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Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Stade Adrar

Scoring Trends

Sao Tome and Principe

Nigeria

0.25

Goals Scored

1.75

2.25

Goals Conceded

0.88

50%

Over 1.5

75%

50%

Over 2.5

75%

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. Scoring trends strongly favor an Over 2.5 Goals match. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win11%

Draw17%

Away Win72%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score43%

Over 1.5 Goals79%

Over 2.5 Goals59%

Match Events

Osimhen V.

Assist: Simon M.

28'

Simon M.

Assist: Osimhen V.

43'

Moffi T.

Assist: Osimhen V.

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)

Sao Tome and Principe

Home 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

Nigeria

Away 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

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: Sao Tome and Principe vs Nigeria

The upcoming fixture between Sao Tome and Principe and Nigeria promises to be an engaging encounter in Africa Cup of Nations 2023. Scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2022 at 13:00 UTC, the match will take place at Stade Adrar. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Sao Tome and Principe and Nigeria are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Sao Tome and Principe will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Nigeria aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Sao Tome and Principe and Nigeria 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

The flow of the match will likely depend on which team settles into their rhythm first. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Sao Tome and Principe will try to assert dominance early, whereas Nigeria 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

Three points here could be pivotal for the ambitions of either Sao Tome and Principe or Nigeria. 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.