Nigeria have played 12 games in 2026 across every competition and are currently 2nd in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, with recent form reading W D D W L. They are averaging 1.4 goals per game this year while conceding 0.9. With 51.3% average possession and 257.5 passes per game, Nigeria are one of the balanced sides at international level.
Nigeria are generating 8.8 shots per game in 2026, with 3.8 on target - a shot accuracy of 43.2%. They have scored in 83% of games in 2026, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 67% of matches. Both teams have scored in 42% of Nigeria's games, and they have kept 50% clean sheets.
Defensively, Nigeria average 9.9 tackles and 13.8 fouls committed per game. They pick up 1.8 yellow cards per match on average - use the stat breakdown pages in the left sidebar to explore which players are driving those numbers. Nigeria's goals against average of 0.9 per game is among the best in the division.
Nigeria's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 2.8 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 67% over 2.5 goals rate and 42% BTTS rate give context for goals markets. For player-level markets - tackles, shots, fouls, yellow cards - use the individual stat pages linked in the sidebar to find per-player averages and game-by-game frequency data ahead of Nigeria's next fixture against Russia on 06.10.2026.
Nigeria's home and away form has been strongly contrasting so far in 2026. Across 4 home games they've averaged 2 goals scored and 0.25 conceded per match, with both teams scoring in 25% of fixtures. On the road, they've averaged 1.5 scored and 1.25 conceded across 8 away games. Use the Home / Away filter above the stat table to drill into player-level splits for Bet Builder markets that move with venue.
Nigeria are averaging 1.27 xG for and 0.6 xG against per game in 2026 — an xG difference of +0.67. Their 1.4 actual goals per game is in line with expected output, pointing to average conversion this year and reflecting a side performing in line with expected metrics. xG is the headline underlying metric for player-shot and team-total markets, so the gap between actual and expected goals matters when reading Bet Builder lines.
Nigeria average 1.4 goals per game in 2026 across 12 matches, conceding 0.9 per game.
Nigeria's last five results are W D D W L. They are currently 2nd in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers after 12 games this year.
Nigeria average 8.8 shots per game in 2026, with 3.8 on target - a shot accuracy of 43.2%.
Nigeria average 2.8 corners, 9.9 tackles, 13.8 fouls and 1.8 yellow cards per game in 2026. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of their games in 2026, BTTS in 42%. Use the stat breakdown pages in the sidebar for player-level averages across each market.
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's stats split by venue across all categories in 2026.
| Scope | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | BTTS % | Over 2.5 % | Clean sheet % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 22 | 1.83 | 42% | 67% | 50% |
| Home | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 10 | 2.5 | 25% | 50% | 75% |
| Away | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 12 | 1.5 | 50% | 75% | 38% |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | H/A | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Mozambique | H | 4-0 (W) |
| 10 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Algeria | A | 2-0 (W) |
| 14 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 17 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt | A | 0-0 (D) |
| 27 Mar | Friendly International | Iran | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 31 Mar | Friendly International | Jordan | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 26 May | Friendly International | Zimbabwe | H | 2-0 (W) |
| 30 May | Friendly International | Jamaica | A | 3-0 (W) |
| 3 Jun | Friendly International | Poland | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 10 Jun | Friendly International | Portugal | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 25 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 29 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | A | 0-3 (L) |
| 6 Oct | Friendly International | Russia | A | TBC |
| 11 Nov | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Tanzania | H | TBC |
| 15 Nov | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Tanzania | A | TBC |