The AFCON is nearing its finish line, as Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of South Africa in this semi-final clash in Bouake. The two sides share a history between them and a significant game like this is important both on the field and beyond it.
Our betting expert has prepared predictions for this fixture, including a likely win for the Super Eagles, GG, and other combined markets.
Nigeria vs South Africa Predictions & Tips
- Nigeria to win & under 2.5 @ 2.75 with Bet9ja
- GG @ 2.60 with Bet9ja
- First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.54 with Bet9ja
- Victor Osimhen to score anytime @ 2.35 with BetKing
- Nigeria to win or draw and under 2.5 @ 1.63 with Bet9ja
- Nigeria win and GG @ 5.05 with Bet9ja
- GG & over 2.5 @ 3.60 with Bet9ja
We expect Nigeria to win 2-0 against South Africa
Nigeria to beat Bafana Bafana once again
Under Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles may have struggled a lot to achieve impressive results before the start of this tournament. However, he has managed to turn all of that around and lead his side to the AFCON semi-final.
Against the South Africans, the Super Eagles have the upper hand with seven wins. Meanwhile, the Bafana Bafana have just two to their name.
South Africa have played some long matches in recent days. Coupled with travelling, the Super Eagles might pounce and use their better physical state to their advantage.
In the last meeting, Nigeria defeated South Africa at the AFCON in Egypt back in 2019. They are eager to do the same again.
The Super Eagles are the favourites in this Nigeria vs South Africa predictions piece. We expect them to get one over Hugo Broos’ talented side.
Bet 1: Nigeria to win & under 2.5 @ 2.75 with Bet9ja
Both teams to find their shooting boots
This Nigeria vs South Africa game will see two best goalkeepers in the tournament face each other in Bouake. Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali has conceded just a goal. South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, who has conceded two goals, was the hero in his side’s quarter-final win over Cape Verde.
The two teams have the meanest defense in the competition, which makes this prediction a risky one. At this stage of the AFCON, both will be keen to have a go at each other.
Furthermore, this tournament has produced high-scoring matches, with the two teams finding the back of the net.
Bet 2: GG @ 2.60 with Bet9ja
Fast start in Bouake
Given the high-scoring nature of the tournament, opting for this tip in this Nigeria vs South Africa Predictions piece is well justified.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have scored a first-half goal in all but one of their games at the 2023 AFCON.
They have been solid at the back and effective in taking their chances when they arise. The South Africans, weary from their win over Cape Verde, might need some time to find their stride.
This is why we have included this tip in our predictions piece.
Bet 3: First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.54 with Bet9ja
Victor Osimhen to slot the ball home
Victor Osimhen scored in his first appearance against Equatorial Guinea. He scored once again against Angola, but it was ruled out for offside.
The Napoli man has been persistent in attack for the Super Eagles, with goals being the most fitting reward for his work. He has the necessary talent and the skills to grab a goal against a side coming off a draining quarter-final win.
Though it appears to be quite risky, the Napoli forward is capable of making things happen.
Bet 4: Victor Osimhen to score anytime @ 2.35 with BetKing
