Benin vs Nigeria Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Published at :June 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Modified at :June 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM

The Super Eagles are without a win so far in Group C.

Benin currently are third in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers after collecting four points in their opening three games. The team secured an impressive result in the last match defeating Rwanda to secure their first win. Gernot Rohr’s men have done a good job so far, but their next matches against Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe will be tough.

Nigeria are languishing in the fifth position in the table and have endured a difficult campaign so far. Though they are unbeaten in three matches, they have not won any. The Super Eagles secured draws over South Africa, Zimbabwe and Lesotho so far. With time running out for them, they cannot afford any more slip-ups as the next few matches will be must-win for them to qualify.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 10 June at 9:30PM IST

Location- Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Form:

Benin (in all competitions): W-L-D-D-W

Nigeria (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-D

Player to Watch

Mickael Pote (Benin)

Mickael Pote has been Benin’s leading scorer in this qualifying campaign. He has netted two goals in three matches and will hope to play a crucial role here. Pote currently plays club football for Bandirmaspor in Turkey.

At 39 years old, he is already the oldest outfield player in the qualifying group and is showing no signs of stopping. So far he has made 30 appearances for the national team since debuting in 2008.

Victor Boniface (Nigeria)

The Bayer Leverkusen man will aim to make the most of his chances in this game given that he had an impressive campaign at club level. He netted 14 goals in 23 matches for the team while adding another eight assists.

After making his debut for the national team in September, he has made five appearances but is yet to score. Boniface will be looking to score his first goal for the team in this match.

Match Facts

Benin secured a 1-0 win over Rwanda
Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against South Africa in the last match
Nigeria have won the previous two matches against Benin

Benin vs Nigeria: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Nigeria to win the match: 4/5 with Skybet
Tip 2: Total goals under 3.5- 1/6 with William HILL
Tip 3: Both teams to score- 5/4 with Bet365

Injury and Team News

The hosts will field the same eleven that secured an impressive win over Rwanda in the last match. There are no such injury concerns as of now in their squad.

Meanwhile, Nigeria will make some changes to their starting eleven after securing another frustrating draw. Semi Ajayi remains an injury doubt for the team after getting injured in the last game.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 2

Benin- 0

Nigeria- 2

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup for Benin vs Nigeria

Benin Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Dandjinou (GK); Moumini, Hountondji, Tijani, Kiki; Dodo, D’Almeida, Imourane; Dossou, Pote, Olaitan

Nigeria Predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Nwabali (GK); Tanimu, Awaziem, Bassey, Osayi-Samuel; Iheanacho, Yusuf, Ndidi, Iwobi; Boniface, Lookman

Match Prediction for Benin vs Nigeria

Both these teams will have to step up their game as from now on the competition will get tense to earn future qualification. Finidi George’s men despite their quality have secured three draws. However, they remain the favourites here with the squad quality separating the two sides.

Prediction: Benin 1-2 Nigeria

Telecast for Benin vs Nigeria

India – FanCode

UK – ESPN

US – FOX Sports App

Nigeria – FIFA+

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