Benin vs Nigeria Prediction 14.11.2024 | Africa Cup of Nations

• Competition: ACON Qualification
• Date: 14.11.2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
• Venue: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan)

Heading into Matchday 5 of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, it’s still uncertain who will finish second in Group D and secure a spot in the final tournament.

Nigeria has already cleared all doubts, winning 3 of their 4 matches and is highly likely to advance as group winners. Unlike their World Cup qualifying campaign, Nigeria has been dominant in the AFCON qualifiers, scoring 7 goals without conceding any so far.

Benin currently sits second in the group, holding just a one-point advantage over Rwanda, meaning the final AFCON spot will be decided between these two teams. Benin’s last official match was a 1-1 draw against Togo ten days ago.

Benin vs Nigeria pick: NIGERIA TO WIN

A major upset occurred during the World Cup qualifiers where these two teams also faced off. Benin managed to beat Nigeria, pushing the continent’s most populous nation further away from WC 2026 qualification. Nigeria was the heavy favorite in that match, just as they are now. However, this time we expect them to take their opponents much more seriously, coming into the game motivated and determined to get revenge. While the odds for an away win aren't particularly high, we believe Nigeria to win is a solid and realistic choice.