Our Zambia vs Niger Prediction: 3-2
Zambia vs Niger in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 12, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Zambia vs Niger 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
Zambia's Last Match – Tanzania vs Zambia
Zambia will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory over Tanzania on October 8. In that match, Zambia controlled 60% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tanzania | 40% | 8 (2) | - | 74 |
 Zambia | 60% | 4 (3) | - | 59 |
Niger's Last Match – Niger vs Congo
Niger will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying triumph against Congo on October 8. In that match, Niger saw 49% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Niger | 49% | 11 (8) | - | 50 |
 Congo | 51% | 5 (2) | - | 64 |
Zambia vs Niger Stats
Key Stats
| Zambia | Niger | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 2.08 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zambia are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Niger average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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