Nigeria vs Ivory Coast Prediction & Match Preview

• Nigeria have conceded only two goals since the start of the tournament.
• Five of Ivory Coast’s six games at the 2024 AFCON ended with fewer than three goals scored.
• None of Nigeria’s previous nine outings across competitions provided three or more goals.

CAF Africa Cup of Nations title will be on the line on Sunday evening as Nigeria face hosts Ivory Coast in the battle for the greatest continental accolade. Ivory Coast endured a rollercoaster campaign throughout the tournament while the Nigerians faced their own drama in the semifinal tie against South Africa on Wednesday afternoon.

Nigeria left a better impression so far in the tournament. The Super Eagles topped Group A with seven out of nine possible points. They then picked up back-to-back clean-sheet wins over Cameroon and Angola in the knockout stage before surviving the semifinal drama against South Africa.

You all probably know the story of Ivory Coast in this tournament. They seemed to have lost all hopes after a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Equatorial Guinea on the final day of the group stage. The Elephants made a managerial change and then got very lucky to advance to the knockout phase as one of the best third-placed teams in the group stage. Since then, Emerse Fae’s men have eliminated holders Senegal on penalties, Mali in extra-time, and Congo DR in regular 90 minutes.

Recent Meetings

These two teams played each other just less than a month ago in the second round of the group stage. Nigeria celebrated a 1-0 win on the occasion.

Ivory Coast have four wins and three losses in the previous seven encounters with the Super Eagles.

None of the previous three head-to-head clashes between these rivals provided three or more goals.

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast Prediction

Nigeria have been very difficult to break down throughout the whole tournament. They shipped just two goals in six CAF Africa Cup of Nations affairs. None of the last nine games they played in all competitions produced three or more goals. Ivory Coast also produced a strong defensive showing four days ago in the semifinal. They limited Congo DR to just two shots on target in the 90 minutes of play. Only one of Ivory Coast’s six matches so far in the tournament provide three or more goals. Knowing also about the low-scoring tradition in recent H2H affairs between these rivals, we have to go for the Under 1.5 goals Ft pick at the odds of 2.37.

Ivory Coast have the momentum on their side after spectacular knockout-stage wins over Senegal, Mali, and Congo DR. However, Nigeria possess more quality in their ranks. The Super Eagles have shown better football throughout the tournament. We can find the value in backing Nigeria to win at the 2.70 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- February 8, 2024

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips

Under 1.5 goals

OK

2.30 Odds

Nigeria to win

OK

	2.77 Odds
	2.70 Odds

Correct Score: Nigeria 1-0

OK

	6.00 Odds
	6.00 Odds