Nigeria vs Mozambique Prediction, Betting Tips, H2H & Stats – Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025
Nigeria will face Mozambique in a Group-stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on Monday, 5 January 2026 at 20:00 local time (kick-off time may vary depending on the host country and venue).
Nigeria, one of the traditional powerhouses of African football, are considered clear favourites, especially as they usually perform strongly in group-stage matches. Mozambique, on the other hand, have historically struggled against the top African nations and often play very defensively in such games.
Socapredict Expert Prediction
Recommended Bet: Nigeria to Win (1) Odds: ≈ 1.40 (odds may vary – always check current prices)
Safer alternative: Nigeria –1 (Asian Handicap) Value alternative: Nigeria to Win to Nil
Nigeria are significantly stronger on paper, have a much higher FIFA ranking and usually dominate matches against teams of Mozambique’s level at AFCON tournaments.
Nigeria vs Mozambique Betting Tips
- Nigeria to Win Clear quality advantage + strong motivation in group stage
- Nigeria –1 (Asian Handicap) Most realistic handicap line considering historical results
- Nigeria to Win to Nil Mozambique often fail to score against top teams
- Under 3.5 Goals Mozambique usually play very defensively in such matches
- Under 10.5 Corners Mozambique tend to sit deep → fewer corners
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Nigeria vs Mozambique Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Recent meetings (last 10–15 years):
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05.01.2026 | AFCON 2025 | ? – ? |
| 16.10.2023 | Friendly | Mozambique 2–3 Nigeria |
| Older matches | AFCON Qualifiers / Friendlies | Nigeria usually wins |
Summary H2H (last 5 relevant matches):
- Nigeria wins: ≈ 4
- Draws: 1
- Mozambique wins: 0
Nigeria have almost always won against Mozambique, often quite comfortably.
Nigeria Recent Form & Stats
Last 5 matches (all competitions):
- 3 wins – 1 draw – 1 loss
- Goals scored: 10 (avg. 2.0)
- Goals conceded: 7 (avg. 1.4)
Nigeria usually start AFCON tournaments strongly, especially in group games.
Alt text: Victor Osimhen and Nigeria teammates celebrating a goal
Mozambique Recent Form & Stats
Last 5 matches (all competitions):
- 1 win – 1 draw – 3 losses
- Goals scored: 6 (avg. 1.2)
- Goals conceded: 8 (avg. 1.6)
Mozambique are considered one of the weaker teams in the tournament and usually aim to keep games as tight as possible against stronger opponents.
Nigeria vs Mozambique: FAQs
When is the match? 5 January 2026 at 20:00 local time (exact venue depends on AFCON 2025 host country)
Where to watch? Usually broadcast on SuperSport (Africa), beIN Sports (Middle East & North Africa), and various European & global broadcasters
What is Socapredict’s top tip? Nigeria to Win (1) – clear quality difference
More AFCON predictions? Visit socapredict.com for all AFCON 2025 match previews, group analysis and knockout predictions.
Good luck and enjoy the match! Bet responsibly.