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Nigeria vs DR Congo Predictions - Osimhen to secure Nigeria’s spot at the FIFA World Cup
This preview analyzes the upcoming football match between Nigeria and DR Congo. Nigeria, known for their prolific goal-scoring, is led by the in-form Victor Osimhen. They have delivered convincing performances, scoring eight goals in their last two matches and winning four of their last five. Despite DR Congo's form, marked by three consecutive 1-0 wins, Nigeria is favored for a victory, leveraging their attacking capabilities to break the Congolese defense. Osimhen is expected to play a pivotal role, both in leading the offense and influencing the match outcome.
- Nigeria's strong offense vs. DR Congo's solid defense.
- Osimhen in form; scored crucial goals recently.
- Nigeria backed to win with Osimhen likely scoring.
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Nigeria vs DR Congo Predictions
Nigeria have been full of goals and Victor Osimhen is in great touch. DR Congo on the other hand offer less going forward but are very strong defensively, as proven in their last three games that ended 1-0 in their favour.
- Nigeria vs DR Congo Predictions
- Head to Head
- Nigeria Form
- Nigeria Injuries & Team News
- DR Congo Form
- DR Congo Injuries & Team News
Two very different sides but Nigeria do have superior quality on the field. I am going to back the Super Eagles while Osimhen also carries value in the goal scoring markets.
- Nigeria have scored 8 goals in their last 2 matches.
- Nigeria have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- DR Congo have won their last 3 matches.
- DR Congo have won their last 3 matches 1-0.
Head to Head
DR Congo lead 3-2 in six matches against Nigeria with one draw.
Nigeria Form
Nigeria just snuck into the World Cup playoff semi-finals with a victory on the final day of the group stage. Goal difference by +1 is what eventually secured their place.
The Super Eagles were poor in qualifying, particularly at the start, but they improved as the campaign went on. Winning two of their final three matches with one draw was crucial to claim second place.
In the final group game, Nigeria defeated Benin 4-0 at home. That put them in the semi-final against Gabon, which took place on Thursday.
Nigeria took the lead in the 78th minute but Gabon equalised in the 89th to take the game to extra time. Once there, Nigeria dominated, scoring three unanswered goals, two of which came from Victor Osimhen’s boot. Osimhen also scored a hattrick in the game before against Benin.
Nigeria Injuries & Team News
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye
Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Fredericks, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, William Troost-Ekong
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards: Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, Ademola Lookman, Olakunle Olusegun, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon.
DR Congo Form
DR Congo just missed out on automatic World Cup qualification, ending second to Senegal in Group B. It was a strong campaign, winning seven of their 10 matches with a draw and two defeats.
Four of their last five qualifiers ended in victories with one loss. After a dominant 4-1 win against South Sudan, DR Congo suffered a 3-2 loss at home to Senegal, who went on to qualify automatically. Their final two qualifiers against Togo and Sudan both ended in 1-0 victories.
In the semi-final of the playoffs on Thursday, DR Congo emerged victorious against Cameroon. It was a tightly contested game with few chances for either side.
However, Chancel Mbemba came with the only goal of the came in the 91st minutes to break the hearts of Cameroon.
DR Congo Injuries & Team News
Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi
Defenders: Rocky Bushiri, Gédéon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Midfielders: Theo Bongonda, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Edo Kayembe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki, Mario Stroeykens
Forwards: Cedric Bakambu, Samuel Essende, Brian Cipenga, Meshack Elia, Fiston Mayele
Verdict
Nigeria are backed to win in regulation time. A win to nil is also tipped with Osimhen to get on the score sheet.
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