The Super Eagles lock horns with perennial rivals Cameroon for a chance to play in the 2023 AFCON quarterfinal
Few matches bring as much passion out of opposing players as Nigeria vs Cameroon in international football and the 2023 AFCON has been blessed with another installment of the blockbuster clash between neighbours.
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Which county will come out tops this time, and what markets should you put your money behind? We have five expert tips from Nigeria vs Cameroon at the 2023 AFCON that are certain to help make you just a little richer.
Victor Osimhen to score @ 2.65
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is yet to show his best form at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after just one goal in the opening three fixtures, but the Napoli striker could come into his own in the business end of the competition.
Getting on the end of chances has not been a problem for Osimhen, who has missed five big chances already in Ivory Coast, more than any other player, so he will certainly have opportunities against a Cameroon side that has conceded six goals in three games so far.
The Super Eagles striker only needs to find his scoring boots and he could be in for a haul thanks to the wealth of creative talent behind him
Under 3.5 goals @ 1.13
Despite the abundance of talent on both sides, matches between these two tend to be low scoring affairs, with only one of the last four matches between them seeing more than two goals overall.
The Super Eagles in particular are frugal at the back and have only conceded one goal in Ivory Coast in their opening game against Equatorial Guinea.
Matches involving Nigeria have seen under 2.5 goals in all six of the last six fixtures, leaving them with a fine chance of playing another low scoring affair against their arch rivals.
Both Teams To Score - NO @ 1.55
Nigeria’s defence is currently the best at the 2023 AFCON after conceding only nine shots on target in the entire group stage.
Of the nine shots on target, five came in the dead rubber against Guinea Bissau and were largely inconsequential efforts from range stoking belief that the Super Eagles decision to move to a back three could be yielding rewards.
Under 3.5 cards @ 1.85
Despite the rivalry involved in Nigeria vs Cameroon matches, the games tend to be relatively mild mannered or sternly refereed.
Whatever the case, none of the last six encounters between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions have produced up to five cards in total and the round of 16 tie at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny is unlikely to be different.
In the group phase, both teams registered just over one card per game and if they continue on that trajectory, the match should have few bookings.
Nigeria to qualify @ 1.50
The Super Eagles have been made the odds on favourites to qualify from the encounter, and at 1.50 odds represent good value for money.
They are unbeaten at the 2023 AFCON so far, despite facing the hosts Ivory Coast, and are putting up a defensive masterclass, while also creating the most big chances of any team at the tournament.
If Nigeria play their cards right, it could end up being a very long evening for the Indomitable Lions.
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