Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria meet in the second round of the group stage for the Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification 2027. The match kicks off on Tuesday 29 September at 17:00 (GMT).
Both sides come into this fixture having won their opening qualifying match, setting up an early battle for top spot in the group. Nigeria has historically had the upper hand in this match-up, winning three of the last four meetings. This Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria prediction suggests a competitive and important game for both teams.
Discover our expert predictions for this exciting encounter.
Guinea-Bissau x Nigeria Odds
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Match Overview - Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria
- Guinea-Bissau began their Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification 2027 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania. They will look to leverage home advantage in this second group stage fixture.
- Nigeria also secured a winning start, beating Madagascar 2-1 in their opening match. The Super Eagles aim to take an early lead in the group standings.
- Historically, Nigeria holds an advantage, winning three of the last four encounters against Guinea-Bissau. These matches are often closely fought with narrow scorelines.
Guinea-BissauGUI
NigeriaNIGRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Encounters between these two nations are historically tight, with an average of just 1.25 goals per game across their four meetings.
- Three of the four previous matches between the sides have finished with a narrow 1-0 scoreline, highlighting a pattern of close contests.
- Nigeria comes into this fixture in formidable form, having lost only two of their last 21 international matches.
- In contrast, Guinea-Bissau has struggled for consistency, managing to secure a victory in just three of their last 21 games.
- The Super Eagles have also been solid defensively, keeping a clean sheet in five of their last ten fixtures.
Head-to-Head
Guinea-BissauGUINigeriaNIG| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | Guinea-BissauGUI 0-1  NigeriaNIG | |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | Guinea-BissauGUI 0-1NigeriaNIG | |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | NigeriaNIG 0-1Guinea-BissauGUI | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Guinea-BissauGUI 0-2NigeriaNIG |
Guinea-Bissau's Fresh Start
Guinea-Bissau commenced their Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification campaign with a 2-0 away victory over Tanzania. Despite this positive start, their overall form has been challenging, with only three wins and twelve losses in their last 21 international matches.
Prior to this win, the team faced numerous defeats in World Cup qualifiers and friendlies. A significant 5-0 loss to Burkina Faso exposed their defensive vulnerabilities, highlighting a struggle for consistent results.
This opening victory provides a much-needed confidence boost. With no reported injuries, Guinea-Bissau has a full squad available and aims to build on their promising start.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
Guinea-BissauGUI 3-0NigeriaNIG | WinW | |
TanzaniaTAN 0-2 Guinea-BissauGUI | WinW | |
Burkina FasoBUR 1-1 Guinea-BissauGUI | DrawD | |
Burkina FasoBUR 5-0Guinea-BissauGUI | LossL | |
EgyptEGY 1-0 Guinea-BissauGUI | LossL | |
Nigeria's Consistent Form
Nigeria comes into this fixture in strong form, having lost just two of their last 21 international matches. They opened their Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification 2027 campaign with a 2-1 win against Madagascar, extending a solid run of positive results from recent friendlies.
The Super Eagles proved their tournament quality by reaching the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. They secured draws against formidable opponents such as Morocco and Egypt during that run, demonstrating their capacity to compete at a high level.
Furthermore, the team boasts a full-strength squad with no reported injuries. This stability places them in an excellent position to capitalize on their initial victory in the group stage.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
Guinea-BissauGUI 3-0NigeriaNIG | LossL | |
NigeriaNIG 2-1 MadagascarMAD | WinW | |
PortugalPOR 2-1 NigeriaNIG | LossL | |
PolandPOL 2-2 NigeriaNIG | DrawD | |
JamaicaJAM 0-3 NigeriaNIG | WinW | |
Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria Prediction: Super Eagles to Secure Victory
Nigeria enters this match in formidable form, having lost just twice in their last 21 games. Historically, encounters between these sides are tight, with three of the last four ending 1-0, making the "Under 1.5 Goals" market an interesting consideration.
On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau has struggled for consistency, winning only three of their last 21 fixtures. The Super Eagles will aim to impose their quality from the start, presenting a strong case for them to be leading at half-time.
Given their current momentum and historical dominance in this fixture, Nigeria are the clear favourites. Therefore, our main prediction is a victory for the visitors, as they look to take control of the group.
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| Best Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Double Chance & Over/Under | Under 1.5 goals in total | |
| Money Line | Nigeria to win the first half | |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria Predicted Lineups
As this crucial Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification match approaches, both sides are finalising their game plans. The probable Guinea-Bissau lineup hints at a strategy designed for a balanced performance on the field. On the other side, the anticipated Nigeria lineup seems set up to take control of the game early on. With no key players missing for either team, the managers have plenty of options to consider for this important encounter.
Guinea-Bissau
Iano Simão da Silva Imbene; Opa Sanganté, Víctor Rofino Gordo, Euciodálcio Gomes, R. Vieira; Renato Nhaga, Beto, Franculino Gluda Djú; Jefferson Anilson Silva Encada, Mama Baldé, Cassamá.
Nigeria
Stanley Bobo Nwabali; C. Bassey, O. Aina, S. Ajayi, Sopuruchukwu Bruno Onyemaechi; A. Iwobi, W. Ndidi, A. Adams; A. Lookman, S. Chukwueze, G. Ilenikhena.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria
- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification 2027
- Date: 29/09/2026
- Kick-off: 17:00 (GMT)
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