Algeria vs Nigeria Prediction

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2 – 0
Most Likely Score
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations
1 81%
Home Win 1.24
X 13%
Draw 7.96
2 7%
Away Win 15.31
xG Home 2.78
xG Away 0.68
Over 2.5 Goals 67%
BTTS 46%

Our Prediction

Our Poisson distribution model gives Algeria an expected 2.8 goals and Nigeria an expected 0.7 goals. Algeria have a 81% win probability, draw stands at 13%, and Nigeria at 7%. The most likely exact scoreline is 2–0. Over 2.5 goals looks likely at 67%.

Correct Score Predictions

2:0 12.1%
3:0 11.2%
1:0 8.7%
2:1 8.3%
4:0 7.8%
3:1 7.7%
1:1 5.9%
4:1 5.3%
0:0 3.1%
2:2 2.8%
3:2 2.6%
0:1 2.1%

Detailed Analysis

Best Pick Algeria Win
Probability 45%
Predicted Odds 2.22
Market Odds 2.36

Team Comparison

Algeria Nigeria
1 League Position 1
9 Points 9
100% Win % 100%
2.33 Avg Goals Scored 2.67
0.33 Avg Goals Conceded 1.33

Head to Head

27 Sep 2022 Friendlies
Algeria 2 : 1 Nigeria
W
14 Jul 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria 2 : 1 Nigeria
W
10 Nov 2017 World Cup - Qualification Africa
Algeria 1 : 1 Nigeria
D