Nigeria are currently 2nd in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers after 12 games in 2026, with recent form reading D W W D L. They are averaging 1.7 goals per game this season while conceding 0.8. With 55.3% average possession and 66.4 passes per game, Nigeria are one of the more dominant possession sides in the division.
Nigeria are generating 10 shots per game in 2026, with 4.7 on target - a shot accuracy of 47%. They have scored in 92% of CAF World Cup Qualifiers games this season, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 33% of matches. Both teams have scored in 75% of Nigeria's games, and they have kept 25% clean sheets.
Defensively, Nigeria average 1.1 tackles and 12 fouls committed per game. They pick up 1.5 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 0.8 per game is among the best in the division.
Nigeria's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 5.4 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 33% over 2.5 goals rate and 75% 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 on .
Nigeria's home and away form has been strongly contrasting so far in 2026. Across 7 home games they've averaged 1.86 goals scored and 0.71 conceded per match, with both teams scoring in 71% of fixtures. On the road, they've averaged 1.4 scored and 1 conceded across 5 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 1.47 xG for and 0.84 xG against per game in 2026 — an xG difference of +0.63. Their 1.7 actual goals per game sits above expected output, pointing to strong finishing and reflecting clinical finishing above expected output. Recent form shows an stable trend, with 1.44 xG for and 0.89 xG against across their last ten games — useful context for shot-based and team-total Bet Builder markets.
Nigeria average 1.7 goals per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026 across 12 matches, conceding 0.8 per game.
Nigeria's last five results are D W W D L. They are currently 2nd in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers after 12 games this season.
Nigeria average 10 shots per game in 2026, with 4.7 on target - a shot accuracy of 47%.
Nigeria average 5.4 corners, 1.1 tackles, 12 fouls and 1.5 yellow cards per game in 2026. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 33% of their CAF World Cup Qualifiers games, BTTS in 75%. 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.