Our Niger vs South Africa Prediction: 1-1
Niger vs South Africa in the African Nations Championship is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 15, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Niger vs South Africa 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
Niger's Last Match – Uganda vs Niger
Niger must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 African Nations Championship defeat against Uganda on August 11. In that match, Niger had 54% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uganda | 46% | 0 (2) | 1.57 | 0 |
Niger | 54% | 0 (0) | 0.29 | 0 |
South Africa's Last Match – South Africa vs Guinea
South Africa will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 African Nations Championship victory over Guinea on August 11. In that match, South Africa saw 37% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Africa | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Guinea | 63% | 0 (1) | - | 44 |
Niger vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Niger | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Niger are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while South Africa average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.