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African Cup NationsFriday, 25 September 2026 · Full-time2-1✓
NIG

Nigeria

VS
MAD

Madagascar

Nigeria vs Madagascar Prediction

Over2.5 goals
60% confidence

Why we picked this for Nigeria vs Madagascar

For this African Cup Nations fixture we go with Over 2.5 goals for Nigeria vs Madagascar, at 60% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Nigeria's games produced 2.0 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. Madagascar's games averaged 3.4, with 4 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Over 2.5.

The two sides haven't met recently, so head-to-head history plays no part in this call. At 60%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 2-1. The pick won.

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2.0
avg goals, Nigeria last 5
3.4
avg goals, Madagascar last 5
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no previous meetings
6 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Nigeria
Egypt 0-0 Nigeria
Jan 17, 2026
Under 2.5✕
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
Jan 14, 2026
Under 2.5✕
Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
Jan 10, 2026
Under 2.5✕
Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique
Jan 05, 2026
Over 2.5✓
Uganda 1-3 Nigeria
Dec 30, 2025
Over 2.5✓
Madagascar
Mali 4-1 Madagascar
Oct 12, 2025
Over 2.5✓
Comoros 1-2 Madagascar
Oct 08, 2025
Over 2.5✓
Madagascar 3-1 Chad
Sep 08, 2025
Over 2.5✓
Madagascar 2-0 Central Africa
Sep 04, 2025
Under 2.5✕
Madagascar 0-3 Ghana
Mar 24, 2025
Over 2.5✓