Nigeria vs Cameroon prediction 27.01.2024

• Date: 27.01.2024
• Competition: AFCON
• KO: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan)

The Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny is set to host a significant event on Saturday evening, where Nigeria will clash with Cameroon for a spot in the AFCON quarter-finals.

Nigeria vs Cameroon Betting Tips &— Nigeria to Win

Nigeria enters Saturday’s critical match in Abidjan, remaining undefeated in the competition after leading Group A with seven out of a possible nine points. Despite a disappointing 1:1 draw against unexpected challengers Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles bounced back with consecutive 1:0 victories over Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau, ensuring their position at the top of the group.

José Peseiro’s team, having only suffered one loss in their last 11 matches since March, is optimistic about their prospects of advancing far in this competition.

On the other hand, Cameroon had a tough time qualifying from Group B. The Indomitable Lions barely made it into the last sixteen following a late goal in their final group match against Gambia, which resulted in a critical 3:2 victory. The tournament started for Cameroon with a 1:1 draw against Guinea, followed by a disappointing 3:1 defeat to Senegal.

Rigobert Song’s team, with five losses in their past 13 games since January 2023, might face a tough challenge this weekend. Additionally, the Indomitable Lions have only kept a clean sheet in one of their last eight matches.

Historically, Nigeria has dominated recent encounters between these nations. Over the past 20 years, the Super Eagles have claimed victory in four out of seven previous matches, losing only one.

This game, which is expected to be a closely contested affair with opportunities potentially scarce, is difficult to predict. However, considering Nigeria’s superior form and past victories in this matchup, the Super Eagles appear to be the favored team for Saturday’s match.

I’m putting my money on Nigeria to qualify while they can get the job done inside 90 minutes against a defensively vulnerable Cameroon side.