Guinea-Bissau welcome Nigeria to Estadio Nacional 34 de Setembro later today for a matchday two clash in Group L of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria
Tuesday 29 September, 17:00
Estadio Nacional 34 de Setembro
Guinea-Bissau got their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to a fantastic start with a 2-0 triumph over Tanzania, with Franculino Dju and Mama Balde each scoring in either half.
Guinea-Bissau did have less possession and less shots than Tanzania, with 40% and 10 shots to Tanzania’s 20, but their dangerous attacking players and an impressive performance from goalkeeper Fernando Embadje ensured Guinea-Bissau secured the win.
Emiliano Te will be hoping his side can replicate such a success when they take on Nigeria, although the Super Eagles are certainly a stronger side and will be widely expected to claim a commanding victory.
Nigeria also got their AFCON qualifying campaign off to a winning start, with George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scoring in either half to help the Super Eagles come from 1-0 down to secure the 2-1 victory.
Nigeria were utterly dominant throughout, including taking 22 shots to Madagascar’s four efforts, and a similarly commanding performance is anticipated against Guinea-Bissau on matchday two.
Team News
Ronaldo Vieira may be a doubt for Guinea-Bissau after being forced off with an injury in the win against Tanzania, meaning Alfra Semedo could come into the starting team alongside Dalcio in midfield.
In attack, Franculino Dju may be shifted to play alongside Beto in a strike partnership, with Alvaro Djalo introduced and playing on the right flank.
As for Nigeria, Usor could be brought into the starting 11 ahead of Samuel Chukwueze after scoring the winner from the bench in the win against Madagascar last time out.
Elsewhere in attack, Ademola Lookman should continue on the right wing, with Ilenikhena – who scored on his Super Eagles debut – continuing his partnership with Akor Adams upfront.
Guinea-Bissau Predicted XI: Embadje; Encada, Sangante, Rofino, Simao; Djalo, Dalcio, Semedo, Balde; Dju, Beto
Nigeria Predicted XI: Nwabali; Aina, Ajayi, Bassey, Bruno; Usor, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman; Ilenikhena, Adams
Bet9ja Tips
Although Guinea-Bissau will be confident following their matchday one success, Nigeria are undeniably the stronger team on paper and should dominate proceedings, create plenty of chances and ultimately claim a comfortable victory. You can get odds for Nigeria to win of 1.54 with Bet9ja – 5T7D8D9
Both teams had several promising attacking opportunities in their opening matches, and although Nigeria are anticipated to win, the Super Eagles have conceded in all of their last three games and their last three AFCON qualifiers. With that in mind, we are predicting both teams to score in this clash. You can get odds for both teams to score of 2.52 with Bet9ja – 5T7DDF8
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Guinea-Bissau win: 6.90, Draw: 3.90, Nigeria win: 1.54
