Our Nigeria vs Congo Prediction: 0-0
Nigeria vs Congo in the African Nations Championship is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. With both sides struggling in attack, a 0-0 draw seems like the most logical outcome in this closely contested matchup.
This Nigeria vs Congo 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 – Sudan vs Nigeria
Nigeria will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 African Nations Championship defeat at the hands of Sudan on August 12. In that match, Nigeria controlled 62% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sudan | 38% | 0 (4) | 1.75 | 48 |
Nigeria | 62% | 0 (2) | 0.32 | 83 |
Congo's Last Match – Senegal vs Congo
Determined to get back to winning ways, Congo must win after their 1-1 African Nations Championship draw against Senegal on August 12. In that match, Congo recorded 36% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senegal | 64% | 0 (3) | 1.2 | 82 |
Congo | 36% | 0 (3) | 0.63 | 64 |
Nigeria vs Congo Stats
Key Stats
| Nigeria | Congo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.32 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nigeria are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Congo average 0.7 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.