Due to a sensational defeat Nigeria finished the group stage of the African Cup only in second place. The receipt follows now – in the form of the round of 16 against defending champions Cameroon. Here is our tip!
Nigeria vs Cameroon Football Betting Tips
Nigeria against Cameroon! Already in the round of 16, the Africa Cup is waiting with a real punch: With the Super Eagles and the lions of the Teranga, two title candidates meet on Saturday. Will Nigeria be able to shake off the shock of the third group match day or will the Cameroonians continue the mission title defense?
Nigeria – Statistics and Form of the Moment
The previous tournament results: 0: 2 vs. Madagascar, 1-0 vs. Guinea, 1-0 vs. burundi
Everything went according to plan until last Saturday: The Nigerians were victorious in the tournament, after two matchdays they had six points on the account. Against Madagascar therefore already a draw was enough to defend the group victory.
It came differently: The blatant outsider surprised with lively, lively game and caught the Nigerians on the wrong foot. After just 13 minutes, the Super Eagles were behind, at the beginning of the second half followed by the second goal. The traveling fans waited in vain for a catch-up – it remained at 0: 2.
The bankruptcy was momentous: Instead of dealing as a group first with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, waiting with the Cameroonians right in the second round a real chunk. But it is also clear: who wants to become African Cup winner, must be able to beat top teams – no matter in which round.
In this respect, the burr Cameroon comes early, but not necessarily unbidden: In the group stage Nigeria could show little so far, Burundi and Guinea were individually no challenge, Madagascar in turn surprised the team completely. How good the Super Eagles really are will be shown in the upcoming round of the last sixteen.
What the players of Nigeria have in detail is well known: with players like Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), John Obi Mikel (formerly Chelsea), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) or Henry Onykuru (Galatasaray), the Super Eagles have one of the best teams in Africa , That the bookmakers declared the team in advance to the top 3 of the title candidates, therefore, not surprising. Now, however, it is important to confirm these laurels – that was not possible in the group stage.
Possible lineup Nigeria
Nigeria coach Rohr had, almost surprisingly, spared almost no regular effort against Madagascar. Nevertheless, he saw a disappointing, bloodless ride. It therefore does not seem to be out of the question that one or the other established regular player will be turned on the bench. In any case, the painfully missing Ndidi and Iwobi should return. The following formation seems conceivable:
Adrien – Aina, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Awaziem – Etebo, Mikel, Ndidi, Iwobi – Musa, Ighalo
Cameroon – Statistics and Form of the Moment
The tournament results so far: 0: 0 vs. 0. Benin, 0: 0 vs. Ghana, 2: 0 vs. Guinea-Bissau
A sovereign preliminary round looks different, but the bottom line was the Cameroonian with minimal effort secured the victory in Group F.
On the first match day, the lions had come to terms with Guinea-Bissau – the clear outsider of the group. With the underdog, the team had no problems, only in the exploitation of opportunities it was. Ultimately, the victory was too low with only two goals scored – 2: 0.
Then they played against Ghana an early duel for the group victory – so at least seemed to announce the game. In reality, however, the audience saw a game characterized by mistakes and duels in which both teams hardly gained any significant opportunities. Totally rightly ended the game therefore scoreless – 0: 0.
In the final group match Cameroon therefore had already the round of sixteen sure, but for the group victory it needed at least one point. Cameroon started as a big favorite against Benin, but again the team hardly threatened. Against the outsider from West Africa one had the larger play shares, but after 90 minutes one had to be content with a performance-compliant zero number (0: 0). As the point-matched Ghanaians had to score more goals after completing the group stage, the Cameroonians ultimately only ranked 2nd.
The placement hurts – because instead of Tunisia, Nigeria is now an absolute top favorite. Does the title holder’s journey end in the round of 16? It seems possible – but of course the lions will do everything in their power to prevent it from leaving. Whether this will succeed, will show.
Possible lineup Cameroon
The Cameroonians have arguably the most prominent team name on the bench with Clarence Seedorf. On the pitch, it is less glamorous, the currently best kickers in the nation are PSG reservist Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana. The following formation seems conceivable:
Onana – Fai, Bong, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Oyongo – Biyik, Zambo, Nadjeck – N’Jie, Choupo-Moting, Bassogog
Nigeria vs Cameroon Our Football Betting Tips
Between Nigeria and Cameroon, the bookmakers expect a balanced encounter, both teams is hoped for a victory.
A distribution of this kind was to be expected: in fact meet on Saturday evening two teams, which meet qualitatively almost on equal terms. If anything, you can only give the Nigerians small individual advantages – but on their own the team should not rest.
The psychological advantage should enjoy the Cameroonians: Although the team could not really convince in the final group match against Benin (0: 0), but unlike Nigeria, it prevents at least a Blamaga. The Super Eagles were defeated in the duel for the group victory the blatant outsider Madagascar (0: 2), which is why one is even in the predicament, even in the second round to beat Cameroon.
Which outcome the game will take, therefore, depends mainly on how the Nigerians have digested the shock. Gernot Rohr is an experienced coach who can be trusted to handle a crisis well – especially since he had spared some of the key players against Madagascar. Since Nigeria is the better team in normal form, we give the Super Eagles the contract.
Betting Tips: Victory for Nigeria
Odds: 2.65
