Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction

Our pick for Nigeria vs South Africa in African Cup Nations is Over 2.5 goals, with 61% confidence. Recent form: 1 of Nigeria's last 1 games went over 2.5 goals (5.0 goals per game in total), against 0 of 1 for South Africa (1.0 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 1 of the 2 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.

The two sides haven't met recently, so head-to-head history plays no part in this call. At 61%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 2-1. The pick won.

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