Our Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction: 2-1
Nigeria vs Gabon in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday November 13, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Nigeria vs Gabon prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nigeria's Last Match – Nigeria vs Benin
Determined to maintain their recent success, Nigeria must win following their 4-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory against Benin on October 14. In that match, Nigeria recorded 39% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nigeria | 39% | 11 (8) | - | 48 |
Benin | 61% | 7 (3) | - | 65 |
Gabon's Last Match – Gabon vs Burundi
Gabon will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory over Burundi on October 14. In that match, Gabon controlled 50% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gabon | 50% | 14 (7) | - | 65 |
Burundi | 50% | 2 (0) | - | 48 |
Nigeria vs Gabon Stats
Key Stats
| Nigeria | Gabon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nigeria are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Gabon average 2.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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