Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction, odds and betting tips – 23/12/2025
Runners-up in the previous edition, Nigeria will be looking to go one better as they begin their African Cup of Nations campaign against Tanzania at Fez Stadium on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles are aiming for their fourth continental crown, having last lifted the trophy in 2013, while the Warriors have a more modest record in the competition, failing to progress beyond the group stage in all four of their previous appearances.
Our Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction offers a clear view of this fixture, with additional AFCON betting tips also available.
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Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction: Eagles look to atone for World Cup disappointment
Key stats:
- Nigeria have won five of their last six AFCON group stage matches (W5, D1).
- Tanzania have failed to score in six of their last eight continental games.
- Nigeria have won three of the last five encounters between these two nations (D2).
- Tanzania enter this fixture on a four-game losing streak across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Nigeria 2–0 Tanzania
There is considerable pressure on Nigeria to rectify recent disappointments, following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to DR Congo in the playoffs.
Although the Super Eagles enter this match lacking momentum, having followed that shootout setback with a 2–1 defeat to Egypt in a friendly, facing a Tanzania side with a weaker pedigree and an even poorer run should not pose a significant problem.
It should be noted that Nigeria have struggled defensively, keeping just one clean sheet in their last six matches, though Tanzania’s blunt attack is unlikely to trouble them.
Pre-match analysis: The Super Eagles are huge favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
Odds are courtesy of Ladbrokes and are subject to change.
Nigeria are ranked 38th in the FIFA World Rankings, 74 places above Tanzania, and this gap in quality is reflected in the odds.
The Super Eagles have been given a 71.4% probability of winning, while Tanzania’s 15.4% chance of taking all three points highlights the challenge they face.
Our hot tip – Victor Osimhen to score at any time – offers solid value at 19/20 (1.95).
Most recent head-to-head: First meeting in nine years
The last meeting between these nations came in the African Nations Championship in 2016, with Nigeria edging a narrow 1–0 victory.
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Nigeria preview: Key absentees in defence
Young talented defender Benjamin Fredrick picked up a knee injury a few weeks before the tournament and did not make the squad, while former captain William Troost-Ekong recently retired from international duty.
Ola Aina’s omission is, however, unsurprising, as the right-back has yet to recover from a hamstring injury sustained against South Africa in September.
Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to deploy his preferred 4–4–2 diamond formation, with Victor Osimhen likely to partner Akor Adams up front, though Paul Onuachu remains another attacking option.
Predicted XI: Nwabali (GK), Sanusi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Lookman, Osimhen & Adams
Nigeria’s last five results:
- 16/12/25: Egypt 2–1 Nigeria (L)
- 16/11/25: Nigeria 1–1 DR Congo (D)
- 13/11/25: Nigeria 4–1 Gabon (W)
- 14/10/25: Nigeria 4–0 Benin (W)
- 10/10/25: Lesotho 1–2 Nigeria (W)
Tanzania preview: A clean bill of health
Tanzania do not appear to have any fresh injury concerns, with head coach Hemed naming a 28-man squad largely composed of players from the domestic league.
Veteran attacker Simon Msuva is one game away from reaching 100 caps for his nation and one goal short of matching Mrisho Ngasa’s all-time tally of 25, making him the key player to watch.
Predicted XI: Suleiman (GK), Kaponbe, Mwamnyeto, D. Job, M. Husseini, N. Miroshi, F. Salum, Msuva, M’Mombwa, Allarakhia & Samatta
Tanzania’s last five results:
- 15/11/25: Kuwait 4–3 Tanzania (L)
- 14/10/25: Iran 2–0 Tanzania (L)
- 08/10/25: Tanzania 0–1 Zambia (L)
- 09/09/25: Tanzania 0–1 Niger (L)
- 05/09/25: Congo 1–1 Tanzania (D)
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