Nigeria vs Algeria Women Predictions - Nigeria to finish at the top of Group B

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 11 Jul 2025

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Brad Newcomb 11 Jul 2025

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Nigeria secured WAFCON quarter-finals with recent win.
Algeria needs one point to progress to next round.
Nigeria unbeaten vs. Algeria, predicted to win.

Nigeria have won both their WAFCON fixtures (Getty Images)

Nigeria vs Algeria Women Predictions

Nigeria vs Algeria Women Predictions
Head to Head
Nigeria Women Form
Nigeria Women Team News & Injuries
Algeria Women Form
Algeria Women Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after their latest victory. Algeria need only a point to finish second in Group B and progress to the next round. Nigeria is predicted to win to nil.

Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Nigeria have scored 9 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Nigeria have conceded 1 goal in 5 games in all competitions.
Algeria have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Algeria have scored 5 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Algeria have conceded 3 goals in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Nigeria have a commanding lead of four victories to none against Algeria.

Nigeria Women Form

Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of WAFCON with a narrow 1-0 victory against Botswana mid-week.

Nigeria created many opportunities to score in both halves against Botswana but had to wait until the 89th minute to break the deadlock and win the match.

Nigeria had 69% possession and 15 shots in the game, with four attempts on target.

Before that result, Nigeria thumped Tunisia in their opening WAFCON fixture.

Nigeria have recorded four victories in their last five matches, including one draw. They have scored nine goals and conceded one.

Nigeria have enjoyed an excellent campaign thus far and will fancy their chances to win their group outright when they tackle Algeria, as they have never lost to their opponents in four meetings.

Nigeria Women Team News & Injuries

Chiwendu Ihezuo scored the late winner against Botswana, taking her tally to two goals in the competition.

Asisat Oshoala and Rinsola Babajide have each scored a goal in this edition of WAFCON.

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi, Rachael Unachukwu

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Sikiratu Isah, Oluwatosin Demehin, Miracle Usani

Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payn, Christy Ucheibe

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Ifeoma Onumonu, Esther Okoronkwo, Rinsola Babajide, Folashade Ijamilusi, Chioma Okafor

Algeria Women Form

Algeria had to settle for a share of the spoils in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash with rivals Tunisia mid-week.

Algeria dominated proceedings against Tunisia, but their finishing let them down, securing a point after the score ended 0-0.

Algeria had 70% possession and 16 shots in the match, with six attempts on target.

Before that, Algeria edged Botswana 1-0 in their opening Group B game.

Algeria have won three of their last five fixtures, including one loss and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded three.

Algeria require one point to reach the quarter-finals, but they have a poor record against Nigeria, losing all four of their encounters.

Algeria Women Team News & Injuries

Ghoutia Karchouni has found the back of the net once in the competition thus far.

Goalkeepers: Lamia Lounas, Chloe N'Gazi, Amina Haleyi

Defenders: Sofia Guellati, Roselene Khezami, Ouassila Alouache, Morgane Belkhiter, Hanna Boubezari, Morgane Ikene, Ines Belloumou, Imane Chebel, Lea Abadou

Midfielders: Melinne D'Oria, Melissa Bethi, Wissem Bouzid, Ghoutia Karchouni, Lina Khelif, Amira Ould Braham, Marine Dafeur, Emma Smaali

Forwards: Lina Boussaha, Laura Taleb Muller, Nouhed Naili, Ines Boutaleb, Naima Bouhani, Aicha Hamideche