Our Nigeria vs Morocco Prediction: 1-2
Nigeria vs Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 14, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Nigeria vs Morocco 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 – Algeria vs Nigeria
Nigeria will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations triumph against Algeria on January 10. In that match, Nigeria recorded 57% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Algeria | 43% | 2 (0) | 0.13 | 26 |
 Nigeria | 57% | 10 (5) | 2.91 | 53 |
Morocco's Last Match – Cameroon vs Morocco
Morocco must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Cameroon in their last outing. In that match, Morocco had 41% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cameroon | 59% | 2 (0) | 0.18 | 39 |
 Morocco | 41% | 5 (3) | 1.44 | 31 |
Nigeria vs Morocco Stats
Key Stats
| Nigeria | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nigeria are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Morocco average 1.7 scored and 0.3 conceded per game.
Nigeria 26-9
Morocco 17-3
What are the odds for this match?
Nigeria to win: @3.6
Draw: @2.9
Morocco to win: @2.3
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