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Welcome to the exciting clash between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, taking place this Thursday at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan.
In Group A standings, Ivory Coast sit at the top, eager to defend their position, while Nigeria, currently in 3rd place, are determined to secure a crucial victory and rise in the rankings.
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Ivory Coast Form
Ivory Coast conquered three wins from a possible three in their most recent matches. It started with a convincing 0-2 win against Gambia. They followed that up with a stunning 5-1 victory over Sierra Leone before Guinea-Bissau were defeated in a 2-0 win.
Nigeria Form
Nigeria are lacking the winning spark at the moment, having failed to win any of their past three matches. They first shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe before losing 0-2 to Guinea. Their latest match once again had them share the points, this time in a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Ivory Coast have won their last 4 games.
- Ivory Coast are unbeaten in 7 games.
- In 5 of the last 7 Ivory Coast games, there were under 2.5 goals.
- Ivory Coast took a half-time lead in 6 of their last 7 games.
- The last 9 Ivory Coast games had under 4.5 cards.
- Nigeria failed to win their last 4 games.
- Nigeria failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 games.
- In 4 of the last 5 Nigeria games, there were under 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 Nigeria games.
- Nigeria conceded the first goal in their last 6 games.
- The last 9 Nigeria games had under 4.5 cards.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria – Players in Form
Ibrahim Sangare scored twice in the six most recent games for Ivory Coast, with Victor Osimhen providing ten goals for Nigeria in his last six.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Betting Tips
Full-time result
Ivory Coast have won seven matches, drawn two, and suffered one loss in their recent performances, demonstrating a strong overall record. Nigeria have secured victories in four games, drawn four, and experienced two defeats in their recent matches, showcasing a balanced performance.
Both teams to score
Ivory Coast have witnessed both teams scoring in four out of their ten recent matches, while Nigeria have experienced both teams scoring in six out of their ten recent encounters.
Total goals
Ivory Coast have had four out of their recent ten matches surpassing 2.5 goals, while the remaining six stayed under, showcasing a tendency towards lower-scoring games. Similarly, Nigeria have had four out of their recent ten matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with the remaining six staying under, indicating a balanced mix of high and low-scoring encounters.
Match predictions: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria
To sum up, the upcoming match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria seems to be a good betting opportunity.
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