Both teams scoreNot both teams to score52% · fair 1.93
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–113% · fair 7.81
Tanzania vs Nigeria preview and prediction
The match
Tanzania host Nigeria in the Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification on Tuesday 17 November, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT). Tanzania are 2nd with 10 points from 6 games, while Nigeria sit 1st on 11 points. Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Tanzania's last 4: DLWL Most recently they drew with Madagascar 1–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Nigeria's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Russia 3–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 0.9 for Tanzania and 1.6 for Nigeria. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 48%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Tanzania 30%, draw 11%, Nigeria 59%.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance. Predicted score: Tanzania 0–1 Nigeria. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Tanzania30%fair 3.33
Draw11%fair 9.09
Nigeria59%fair 1.69
2.50Expected goals
0.94Tanzania xG
1.56Nigeria xG
48%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
1–112%
0–210%
1–29%
0–08%
1–08%
From our goals model: Tanzania 0.9 – 1.6 Nigeria expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nigeria to win
59%
1.69
–
Double chance
Either team to win
89%
1.12
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
76%
1.32
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nigeria / FT Nigeria
31%
3.20
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1
13%
7.81
–
Form
Tanzania – last 4
DLWL
29 Sep
@ Madagascar
1–1
D
25 Sep
vs Guinea-Bissau
0–2
L
29 Mar
@ Mação
6–0
W
26 Mar
vs Liechtenstein
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Nigeria – last 6
DLWLDW
6 Oct
@ Russia
3–3
D
29 Sep
@ Guinea-Bissau
0–3
L
25 Sep
vs Madagascar
2–1
W
10 Jun
@ Portugal
1–2
L
3 Jun
@ Poland
2–2
D
26 May
vs Zimbabwe
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Tanzania and Nigeria.
On our numbers Tanzania have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Nigeria 59%.
How many goals will there be in Tanzania vs Nigeria?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tanzania vs Nigeria?
Our predicted score is Tanzania 0–1 Nigeria, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Tanzania vs Nigeria?
Tanzania vs Nigeria (Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
