General Expert Overview
The upcoming match between South Africa and Nigeria promises to be a thrilling encounter with several intriguing betting opportunities. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities in recent matches, which is reflected in the high odds for both teams not to score in each half. The match is expected to be tightly contested, with an average total of 3.07 goals anticipated. The likelihood of seeing the first goal scored within the first 29 minutes is relatively high, suggesting an aggressive start from both sides. Discipline on the field appears to be a focus, with bets favoring under 5.5 cards and under 4.5 cards indicating a controlled game environment.
South Africa
DWDDW
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Nigeria
DWWLL
Date: 2025-09-09
Time: 16:00
(FT)
(FT)
Venue: Free State Toyota Stadium
Score: 1-1
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 99.00% | (1-1) 0-0 2H 1.18 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 98.00% | (1-1) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 85.70% | (1-1) 25' min 1.83 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 84.10% | (1-1) 2.05 | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 83.80% | (1-1) | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 81.10% | (1-1) | |
| Home Team To Win | 66.00% | (1-1) 2.75 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 66.20% | (1-1) 1-1 1H 1.10 | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 67.40% | (1-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 67.70% | (1-1) | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 64.90% | (1-1) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 66.10% | (1-1) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 60.50% | (1-1) 1.38 | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 60.40% | (1-1) 1.57 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 62.10% | (1-1) 1.67 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.87% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.43% | (1-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.57% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.23% | (1-1) |
Betting Predictions
Goals and Scoring Opportunities
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 97.70% – Reflects strong defensive performances expected from both teams in the latter stages of the match.
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 81.00% – Suggests an aggressive start, with both teams likely to push for an early advantage.
- Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 82.90% – Indicates a moderately high-scoring game, aligning with the average total goals predicted.
- Last Goal Minute 0-72: 85.70% – Implies that decisive moments are likely to occur early in the match.
- Under 2.5 Goals: 65.60% – Supports the expectation of a tightly contested match with limited scoring opportunities.
- Over 1.5 Goals: 61.90% – Balances the expectation of at least two goals being scored during the match.
Team Performance
- Home Team To Win: 69.70% – South Africa has a reasonable chance of securing a victory at home.
- Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 69.90% – Nigeria is expected to find the back of the net early on, capitalizing on their attacking prowess.
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.40% – Suggests that Nigeria might struggle to maintain their scoring momentum in the latter half.
- Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 68.10% – South Africa is also anticipated to score early, contributing to an open first half.
- Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 65.40% – Indicates that South Africa could extend their lead or equalize later in the game.
No Goals and Cards
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 69.20% – Reflects a cautious approach by both teams early in the game.
- Both Teams Not to Score: 63.80% – Highlights the defensive strength and potential for a low-scoring match.
- Under 5.5 Cards: 97.80% – Indicates disciplined play with few bookings expected.
- Under 4.5 Cards: 82.00% – Further supports the expectation of minimal disciplinary issues during the match.
Average Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: 3.07
- Avg. Goals Scored: 1.83
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.33
- Yellow Cards: 2.57
