Guinea-Bissau play Nigeria in Round 3 of Group D of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The match is scheduled to start on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, at 7:00 p.m. GMT. The match venue is Stade Roumde Adjia, Garoua.

Latest betting odds

Guinea-Bissau to win odds are valued at 5.00 (+400 American; 4/1 Fractional), the odds for a draw are valued at 3.50 (+250; 5/2), while Nigeria to win odds are valued at 1.80 (-125; 4/5).

The chances of these outcomes are as follows: Guinea-Bissau — 19%, draw — 27%, Nigeria — 54%.

Latest betting odds on Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria (19 January 2022):

• Over 2.5 goals — 2.45 (+145; 29/20)
• Under 2.5 goals — 1.61 (-165; 20/33)
• Asian handicap (+0.75) on Guinea-Bissau — 1.83 (-120; 5/6)
• Asian handicap (-0.75) on Nigeria — 1.94 (-106; 50/53)
• Both teams to score (Yes) — 2.30 (+130; 13/10)
• Both teams to score (No) — 1.58 (-172; 25/43)

Match preview and statistics

Guinea-Bissau are third in the league table with one point and a -1 goal difference. They have a draw and a loss in their last two games played in the tournament. The Djurtus lost 0-1 to Egypt in their Round 2 game.

Top stats: 39% possession, seven total shots, four chances created, three shots on target, 219 accurate passes, 77% pass accuracy, 18 fouls conceded, one corner, three yellow cards. Mohamed Salah scored the winner for the Pharaohs in the 69th minute of the second half with a left footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box to the centre of the goal, assisted by Amr El Soleya with a through ball.

Sori Mane had a good game against Egypt. Mane won four duels, made five clearances, 2/2 tackles succeeded, three interceptions and five recoveries. Moreto Cassama was the most fouled player (4 times), won seven duels, made one clearance, 2/4 dribbles succeeded, three accurate long balls and six recoveries.

Guinea-Bissau team news: no player is injured or suspended for this match.

Nigeria are first in the Group D table with six points and a +3 goal difference. They have two wins from two games played in the tournament and are unbeaten in five games with four wins and a draw. The Super Eagles beat Sudan 3-1 in their Round 2 game.

Samuel Chukwueze opened the scoring early into the game in the third minute with a left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Moses Simon. Taiwo Awoniyi doubled the lead in the 44th minute of the first half with a header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner, following a set piece situation.

After the start of the second half, Moses Simon scored the third in the 45th minute with a left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the bottom left corner. Walieldin Khidir pulls one back for Sudan in the 70th minute as he converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.

Moses Simon was a top performer in the match. He completed the most dribbles (4), created the most chances (3), was the most fouled player (2 times), gave two key passes, won eight duels, scored a goal and provided an assist. Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria. Joe Aribo had a good performance, won nine duels, 2/2 dribbles succeeded, 3/4 tackles succeeded, two interceptions and nine recoveries.

Top stats: 58% possession, 17 total shots, 11 chances created, four big chances, eight shots on target, 447 accurate passes, 84% pass accuracy, seven fouls conceded, three corners, two yellow cards.

Nigeria team news: no player is injured or suspended for this match.

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria H2H

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau.

Key players and lineups

Guinea-Bissau projected starting lineup:

• Jonas Mendes
• Fali Cande
• Jefferson Encada
• Sori Mane
• Opa Sangate
• Bura
• Moreto Cassama
• Steve Ambri
• Piqueti
• Panutche Camara
• Mama Balde

Piqueti is a key player to watch out for. The team is yet to score a single goal in the tournament. A goal or an assist is expected from the winger in this game.

Sori Mane had a good game in their Round 2 game against Egypt. He won four duels, made five clearances, 2/2 tackles succeeded, three interceptions and five recoveries. Mane is a key player to watch out for.

Moreto Cassama didn’t disappoint again, dropping off another good performance. Cassama was the most fouled player (4 times), won seven duels, made one clearance, 2/4 dribbles succeeded, three accurate long balls and six recoveries.

Nigeria projected starting lineup:

• Maduka Okoye
• Ola Aina
• Semi Ajayi
• William Troost-Ekong
• Zaidu Sanusi
• Wilfried Ndidi
• Joe Aribo
• Moses Simon
• Samuel Chukwueze
• Kelechi Iheanacho
• Taiwo Awoniyi

Moses Simon is the key player to watch out for. He had a top performance against Sudan in their last game. Simon had two-goal contributions, a goal and an assist, completed four dribbles, created three chances, was the most fouled player (2 times), gave two key passes and won eight duels.

Kelechi Iheanacho is a player you can’t overlook. He has been very good for the Super Eagles. Expecting him to bag a goal in this match. Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first goal of the tournament in the last game. He looks forward to scoring again in this match.

Samuel Chukwueze is another player to watch out for. He opened the scoring in the game, completed three dribbles, had two tackles and won six duels. Joe Aribo had a decent game, won nine duels, 2/2 dribbles succeeded, 3/4 tackles succeeded, two interceptions and nine recoveries.

Betting tips and prediction

Guinea-Bissau are third in the table with one point and a -1 goal difference. They haven’t zero wins and zero goals in the tournament. The Djurtus are winless in their last six games with three losses and three draws. Bissau lost 0-1 to Egypt in their Round 2 match.

Nigeria are in top form, winning the two games played in the 2021 AFCON. They have scored four goals and conceded only one goal so far. The Super Eagles unbeaten streak extends to five games with four wins and a draw. The Giant of Africa dominated their last match, created four big chances and had eight shots on target.

The Super Eagles have a better team with great momentum ahead of the last group stage game. Comparing the form of both teams, it’s clear Nigeria have the upper hand. They have scored more goals (4), and have won their last two games, while Guinea-Bissau have no goals with a draw and loss in their last two games. Predictions are Nigeria to win, and over 2.5 goals.

Betting prediction: Nigeria to win

Odds: 1.80 (-125 American; 4/5 Fractional)

Betting prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 2.45 (+145 American; 29/20 Fractional)