Lesotho will take a trip to Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to face Nigeria on matchday 1 of 6 in the 2023–2024 CAF World Cup Qualifiers Group Stage.
Date: 16/11/2023
Time: 17:00
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium
These predictions below for the Nigeria vs Lesotho CAF World Cup Qualifiers Group Stage clash were made by Bookmaker Ratings. For more predictions on the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga and other European football leagues, visit our Football Predictions & Betting Tips page.
For the Nigeria vs Lesotho prediction, we say Nigeria will win at halftime, and this is why. Nigeria won in the first half in four of their last five matches across all competitions and are likely to repeat the same against Lesotho, although the visitors lost three of their last five matches.
Prediction: Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho
We predict over 2.5 goals on Nigeria vs Lesotho, and this is why. Although four of Lesotho’s last five matches ended with under three goals, there is a chance this tie could produce goals because four of Nigeria’s last five matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Nigeria are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, having won four and drawn one. They drew 2-2 against Saudi Arabia and won Mozambique 3-2 away from home in friendly matches. The Super Eagles will plan to replicate their recent superb form in their World Cup Qualifiers campaign when they host Lesotho on Thursday.
Lesotho lost three and won two of their last five matches across all competitions, which suggests they are not in their best form. They did not score a goal in their last two matches but will hope to put up a show in Akwa Ibom this week against Nigeria.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Nigeria: Uzoho, Onyemaechi, Bassey, Osayi-Samuel, Omeruo, Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka, Aribo, Lookman, Boniface
Lesotho: Moerane, Rasethuntsa, Mokokoane, Mkwanazi, Senkoto, Mofolo, Sefali, Lesaoana, Toloane, Kamela, Makateng