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Zambia vs Niger Predictions - Victory for Zambia to send them to the World Cup

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John Eastwood
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Last updated: 10 Oct 2025

In a crucial showdown for World Cup qualification, Zambia will host Niger in a match where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Zambia, fourth in Group E, must secure a win to move into second place, thanks to their superior goal difference. Their recent victory over Tanzania keeps their 2026 World Cup dreams alive. Niger, holding second place, needs just a draw to maintain their position. Despite a heavy loss to Morocco in September, Niger rebounded with wins against Tanzania and Congo. Experts predict a narrow 1-0 win for Zambia.

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  • Zambia needs a win to qualify for the World Cup.
  • Niger can qualify with just a draw, but risks losing their position with a defeat.
  • Past results favor a narrow outcome, with a prediction of 1-0 for Zambia.
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Zambia vs Niger
Niger have won their last 2 matches. (Getty Images)

Zambia vs Niger Predictions


This is basically a knockout game to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Zambia must win while Niger can settle for a draw, but defeat will send the hosts through. With so much on the line, this is sure to be a very cagey affair.
  • Zambia vs Niger Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Zambia Form
  • Niger Form

I am backing Zambia to come out with a 1-0 win.

  • Zambia won their last match to nil.
  • Niger have won their last 2 matches.
  • Niger have received 3 red cards in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


Niger beat Zambia 2-1 in November 2023 in this first leg of this qualifying group. Niger were at home.

Zambia Form


Zambia are currently fourth in Group E with a game to play. They are on nine points, three points behind their opponents, Niger. Zambia have a better goal difference so three points here will push them into second place.

In September, Zambia lost 2-0 at home to Morocco in the World Cup qualifiers but bounced back last week, defeating Tanzania 1-0 away from home. That victory put them in contention to still reach the World Cup in 2026.

Niger Form


Niger are in prime position to qualify for the World Cup, currently second in the group. They just need to avoid defeat to secure second place, however, defeat will see Zambia go above them.

Niger lost 5-0 to Morocco in September but beat Tanzania 1-0 a week later. In a crucial must-win game on Wednesday, Niger defeated Congo 3-1 at home.

Daniel Sosah gave them the lead before Youssouf Oumarou and Victories Adebayor sealed the game. Niger conceded four minutes into injury time.

Verdict

Zambia are backed to win to nil in this must-win clash.

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