Senegal vs Nigeria Predictions - Nigeria to see off Senegal
- Senegal, defending CHAN champions, but struggling with recent form.
- Nigeria in good shape; unbeaten in last 5 matches.
- Prediction: Nigeria to win 2-1 with BTTS.

Nigeria have not lost in five outings (Getty Images)
Senegal vs Nigeria Predictions
- Senegal vs Nigeria Predictions
- Head to Head
- Senegal Form
- Senegal Team News & Injuries
- Nigeria Form
- Nigeria Team News & Injuries
Senegal are the defending CHAN champions but have struggled to win lately. Nigeria have been in solid form, seldom losing. Nigeria is predicted to win with BTTS.
- Senegal have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Senegal has scored 8 goals in 5 matches.
- Senegal have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
- Nigeria have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Nigeria have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
- Nigeria have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
Head to Head
Nigeria have a slight advantage with eight victories to five against Senegal, including six draws in 19 meetings.
Senegal Form
Senegal reached the African Nations Championship finals after beating Liberia 4-1 on aggregate, drawing the first leg 1-1 and winning 3-1 in the reverse fixture at home.
Senegal have not been at their best lately, losing 2-1 twice to Uganda and Tanzania in two international friendlies last month.
The Lions of Teranga have won two of their last five fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded six.
Senegal have not had the ideal preparation coming into this tournament and have a tough test in their opening Group D match against Nigeria.
Senegal Team News & Injuries
Goalkeepers: Idrissa Ndiaye, Samba Mballo, Marc P.A. Diouf
Defenders: Seyni Mbaye Ndiaye, Mbaye Ndiaye, Amadou Bene Coly, Layousse Samb, Malick Sembène, Baye Assane Ciss, Daouda Ba
Midfielders: Ousseynou Fall Seck, Moussa Cissé, Bonaventure Fonseca, Serigne Moctar Koité, Mbaye Yaya Ly, Insa Boye, Issa Kane, Pape Abasse Badji
Forwards: Mapathé Mbodji, Libasse Gueye, Christian Gomis, Oumar Ba, Vieux Cissé, Ababacar Sarr, Ameth Niang
Nigeria Form
Nigeria faced a strong opponent in Ghana to qualify for this edition of the African Nations Championship, drawing the first leg 0-0 before winning 3-1 at home.
Nigeria have played three international friendlies recently, drawing 1-1 against Russia in June, and 0-0 and 2-2 against Zanzibar in July.
The Super Eagles have won two of their last five matches, including three draws. They scored seven goals and conceded six.
Nigeria will fancy their chances against a Senegal side that have recently lost back-to-back fixtures against co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania in the build-up to CHAN.
Nigeria Team News & Injuries
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena Ani, Nurudeen Badmus, Lawal Mustapha
Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila, Bankole Afeez, Taiwo Abdulrafiu, Uzondu Harrison, Junior Harrison Nduka, Ngengen Leonard, Steven Mayo Egbe
Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan, Hadi Haruna, Otaniyi Taofik, Akanni Qudus, Michael Tochukwu, Alex Oyowah
Forwards: Anas Yusuf, Shola Adelani, Sikiru Alimi, Temitope Vincent, Ijoma Anthony, Godwin Obaje, Jabbar Malik
Verdict
Nigeria come into their clash with Senegal in decent nick and is tipped to secure a BTTS victory with a 2-1 score at the final whistle.
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