Sierra Leone – Nigeria betting tip & odds comparison 18.06.2023
Sierra Leone and Nigeria will lock horns in one of the AFCON qualifying matches as various African sides jostle for a slot at next year’s continental showpiece. In this preview, we will provide match facts and stats as well as betting predictions to help you maximize your winnings.
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SIERRA LEONE
For the Leone stars, they are vying for back to back AFCON appearances for the first time since doing so in 1994 and 1996. As it stands, they are 3rd on the log, 2 points behind 2nd place Guinea Bissau.
To keep hope alive, they must scale this hurdle against Nigeria and hope things go their way between Guinea Bissau and São Tomé.
Although Nigeria’s current form of 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 games, Sierra Leone still face a daunting task given the Eagles’ all round superior quality.
NIGERIA
The Super Eagles are dire need of a quick turnaround of form following a list 16 stage exit at the last AFCON and failure to qualify for Qatar. Reeling from this disappointment, Peseiro’s men will be looking to wrap up the qualifying series, get a win here and join the train to Ivory Coast next year.
Securing the ticket with victory here, would be a major boost for the national team in their quest for a fourth continental trophy, a first one since 2013.
Here, the Nigerians will be hoping to see Osimhen replicate his Serie A winning form as they look to demolish their fellow West Africans.
POSSIBLE LINE UP
SIERRA LEONE
- Sesay
- Samura
- Samadia
- Caulker
- Kakay
- Kargbo
- Koroma
- Bundu
- Conteh
- Kamara
- Kallon
- Coach: John Keister
- Missing Players: None
NIGERIA
- Adeleye
- Omeruo
- Ekong
- Ajayi
- Bassey
- Onyeko
- Aribo
- Simon
- Iwobi
- Chukwueze
- Osimhen
- Coach: Jose Pesiero
- Missing Players: None
Our predictions for Sierra Leone Vs Nigeria
The Super Eagles’ all round quality and overall experience is never in doubt and we expect this to come to the fore in this tie. Although, they have faltered in recent games, the importance of this tie cannot be overemphasized as a win is enough to propel them into Ivory Coast next year.
Based on their better h2h record and all round quality, with odd of 1.40 on Frapapa, we are backing Nigeria to secure a win in this clash.
Tip 1: Nigeria Win
The prowess of Jose Peseiro’s men in front of goal is never in doubt. The combination of Taiwo Awoniyi, Chukwueze, Osimhen and Iheanacho would give any back four a busy day in defense. Therefore, with odd of 1.50 on Bet9ja, we are backing Nigeria to score at least two goals in this match.
Tip 2: Nigeria Over 1.5 Goals
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Performance
Sierra Leone performance of the last 3 home matches
Nigeria performance of the last 7 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Nigeria
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 18 |
|
2
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
|
3
|
Sierra Leone
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 |
|
4
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 26 | -23 |
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