Nigeria vs Gabon Football Stats

📍 CAF World Cup Qualifiers, World
🕒 Thursday 13th November, 16:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Nigeria sit 2nd in the table after 10 games, averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per home match this season. Gabon are 4th after 10 games, averaging 2.3 scored and 2 conceded on the road. Nigeria have the stronger home record this season (7/9, 78%) against a Gabon side who've won 2/4 away (50%).

Gabon have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 75% of their away fixtures (3/4). Nigeria are lower at home (56%, 5/9), averaging 2.3 scored and 0.6 conceded.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Nigeria at 44% in home games (4/9), Gabon at 50% away (2/4). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Gabon are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 75% of away fixtures, 3/4). Nigeria are lower at home (44%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Nigeria see 2+ goals in 77.78% of home games, Gabon in 75% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full CAF World Cup Qualifiers table for the 2026 season, with Nigeria (2nd) and Gabon (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

CAF World Cup Qualifiers 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Nigeria H 6 4 2 0 13:4 +9 14
2 Congo DR 6 4 1 1 10:5 +5 13
3 Tunisia 4 4 0 0 13:0 +13 12
4 Senegal 4 4 0 0 14:2 +12 12
5 Algeria 4 3 1 0 8:2 +6 10
6 Cape Verde Islands 4 3 1 0 9:3 +6 10
7 Gabon A 5 3 1 1 11:7 +4 10
8 Côte d'Ivoire 4 3 1 0 11:0 +11 10
9 Ghana 4 3 1 0 8:1 +7 10
10 Egypt 4 3 1 0 6:0 +6 10
11 Burkina Faso 4 3 1 0 10:1 +9 10
12 Uganda 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
13 Gambia 4 3 0 1 15:5 +10 9
14 Morocco 3 3 0 0 8:0 +8 9
15 Niger 4 3 0 1 5:6 -1 9
16 Madagascar 4 3 0 1 8:6 +2 9
17 Mali 4 3 0 1 9:2 +7 9
18 Benin 4 3 0 1 6:4 +2 9
19 Guinea 4 2 2 0 7:3 +4 8
20 Libya 4 2 2 0 6:3 +3 8
21 South Africa 4 2 2 0 7:1 +6 8
22 Cameroon 5 2 1 2 5:2 +3 7
23 Sierra Leone 4 2 1 1 5:3 +2 7
24 Mozambique 4 2 0 2 4:6 -2 6
25 Kenya 4 2 0 2 7:6 +1 6
26 Liberia 4 1 2 1 6:7 -1 5
27 Angola 4 1 2 1 5:4 +1 5
28 Mauritania 4 1 2 1 2:4 -2 5
29 Equatorial Guinea 3 1 1 1 4:4 0 4
30 Malawi 3 1 1 1 4:4 0 4
31 Togo 4 1 1 2 1:3 -2 4
32 Guinea-Bissau 4 1 1 2 3:3 0 4
33 Namibia 4 1 0 3 5:8 -3 3
34 São Tomé and Príncipe 4 1 0 3 3:12 -9 3
35 Zambia 3 1 0 2 1:3 -2 3
36 Central African Republic 4 1 0 3 3:11 -8 3
37 Comoros 4 1 0 3 3:6 -3 3
38 Rwanda 4 1 0 3 1:5 -4 3
39 Lesotho 4 1 0 3 2:9 -7 3
40 Ethiopia 4 1 0 3 2:7 -5 3
41 South Sudan 4 0 2 2 1:9 -8 2
42 Botswana 4 0 1 3 3:8 -5 1
43 Eswatini 4 0 1 3 2:10 -8 1
44 Mauritius 4 0 1 3 1:7 -6 1
45 Congo 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
46 Tanzania 3 0 1 2 1:3 -2 1
47 Chad 4 0 1 3 4:9 -5 1
48 Sudan 4 0 1 3 0:4 -4 1
49 Zimbabwe 4 0 1 3 0:3 -3 1
50 Somalia 4 0 0 4 0:9 -9 0
51 Burundi 4 0 0 4 0:6 -6 0
52 Seychelles 4 0 0 4 0:23 -23 0
53 Eritrea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
54 Djibouti 4 0 0 4 1:13 -12 0

Team Form

Nigeria hold a clear edge in home form this season (77.78% wins), while Gabon have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Won 7 (77.78%) 2 (50%)
Drawn 2 (22.22%) 0 (0%)
Lost 0 (0%) 2 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Nigeria have seen both teams score in 44.44% of home games, Gabon in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (44.44%) 2 (50%)

Match Goals

Gabon regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 75%), while Nigeria are lower at home (55.56%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (88.89%) 4 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (77.78%) 3 (75%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (55.56%) 3 (75%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (44.44%) 3 (75%)

Under Goals

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (11.11%) 6 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (22.22%) 7 (25%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (44.44%) 7 (25%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (55.56%) 7 (25%)

Team Goals

Nigeria have scored 2+ goals in 44.44% of home games this season, Gabon in 50% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (88.89%) 3 (75%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (66.67%) 2 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (44.44%) 2 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 3 (33.33%) 2 (50%)

Goals Conceded

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (44.44%) 3 (75%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (11.11%) 2 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (25%)

Goal Totals

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Total Goals Scored 21 (2.33 avg) 9 (2.25 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 5 (0.56 avg) 8 (2 avg)

Match Corners

Gabon frequently reach high corner counts away from home (100%), while Nigeria are lower at home (44.44%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (66.67%) 4 (100%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (44.44%) 4 (100%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (44.44%) 3 (75%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (33.33%) 2 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (22.22%) 2 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (11.11%) 2 (50%)

Team Corners

Nigeria have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 11.11% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 11.11% of home matches.

Gabon have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 25% of away matches.

Corners Won

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (44.44%) 3 (75%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (33.33%) 2 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (11.11%) 2 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (11.11%) 1 (25%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (11.11%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Nigeria (Home Form) Gabon (Away Form)
Last X Matches 9 4
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (55.56%) 3 (75%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (44.44%) 2 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (11.11%) 1 (25%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (25%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (25%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Nigeria and Gabon. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

25th Mar, 2005
Nigeria
2 – 0 HT:
Gabon
7th Oct, 2004
Gabon
1 – 1 HT:
Nigeria

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Nigeria vs Gabon across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Nigeria 1.69
Draw 3.7
Gabon 7

Half Time Result

Nigeria 2.25
Draw 2.1
Gabon 6.5

Double Chance

Nigeria or Draw 1.13
Nigeria or Gabon 1.35
Draw or Gabon 2.22

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.21
No 1.67

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.47
Over 2.5 2.4
Over 3.5 5
Under 1.5 2.45
Under 2.5 1.7
Under 3.5 1.24

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.53
Over 1.5 3.4

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.43
Over 9.5 1.89
Over 10.5 2.47
Over 11.5 3.27

Nigeria Goals

Over 0.5 1.23
Over 1.5 2.06

Gabon Goals

Over 0.5 1.85
Over 1.5 4.6

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Nigeria vs Gabon?

Over 1.5 Goals — Nigeria see 2+ goals in 77.78% of home games, Gabon in 75% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Nigeria or Gabon?

Nigeria have a slight form edge at home (77.78% wins) over Gabon on the road (50% wins) in CAF World Cup Qualifiers. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Nigeria and Gabon?

Mixed — Nigeria have seen BTTS in 44.44% of home games, Gabon in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this CAF World Cup Qualifiers fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Nigeria and Gabon?

Possibly — Gabon regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 75%), while Nigeria are lower at home (55.56%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Nigeria or Gabon?

Gabon have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of away games compared to Nigeria's 44.44% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Nigeria and Gabon?

Possibly — Gabon frequently reach high corner counts away (100%), while Nigeria are lower at home (44.44%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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