Nigeria vs Lesotho Predictions - Nigeria backed in high-scoring game

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 14 Nov 2023

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James O'Connor 14 Nov 2023

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Nigeria vs Lesotho predictions for Thursday’s CAF World Cup qualifier (14:00 GMT)
Hosts are unbeaten in their last 5 fixtures
Can Lesotho upset the odds in Nigeria?

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Goals expected in Nigeria vs Lesotho clash (Getty Images)

Nigeria vs Lesotho Preview

Nigeria should be too strong at home for Lesotho, but I do see it being a decent contest, at least for the first half. I am backing over 3.5 goals in the game.

Nigeria vs Lesotho Preview
Head to Head
Nigeria Form
Nigeria Injuries & Team News
Lesotho Form
Lesotho Injuries & Team News

Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Nigeria are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
Nigeria have won their last 4 matches against Lesotho.
Nigeria have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 4 matches.
Lesotho have lost their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Nigeria have won all four previous meetings against Lesotho. Their last meeting in 2021 ended in a 3-0 home win for Nigeria.

Nigeria Form

Nigeria have won four of their last five matches in all competitions along with one draw. Their confidence will be high as they look to qualify for yet another FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria breezed through AFCON qualifying recently despite a 1-0 defeat at home to Guinea-Bissau. In their final AFCON qualifier, they thrashed Sao Tome e Principe 6-0.

In the two friendlies since, Nigeria drew 2-2 in Saudi Arabia and beat Mozambique 3-2.

Nigeria Injuries & Team News

Nigeria is littered with talent across some of the top leagues in Europe. Victor Osimhen will be a huge goal threat after scoring 20 goals in his 28 international appearances. Atalanta's Ademola Lookman is another danger to watch out for.

Lesotho Form

Lesotho performed well earlier this year during the COSAFA Cup, winning three of their five matches to reach the semi-final stage.

Once in the last four, Lesotho lost out to Zambia 1-0. Their only match since then ended in a 1-0 away defeat to Ivory Coast in September this year.

Lesotho Injuries & Team News

Lesotho doesn’t have any big names, but they have performed admirably in 2023 They should give a good account of themselves.

Verdict

Nigeria v Lesotho

I am backing this match to see over 3.5 goals with Nigeria winning 3-1.

Total Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

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A qualified football coach and holds a UEFA B and a CAF B licence. He has previously worked for clubs and companies in the football industry in analysis and coaching roles and now covers football from a number of leagues.