The Super Eagles can't afford to lose points in the Group L clash with Tanzania in Uyo on Friday 13 November, kick-off 5pm WAT. Our Rooted Predict prediction for Nigeria vs Tanzania starts with the table. After a 2-1 victory over Madagascar and a 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria are second on three points. If they win, they will reach six points. Tanzania have already qualified as co-hosts of the finals, and the return leg in Dar es Salaam follows on Tuesday 17 November.
Form and Key Statistics
Nigeria's group record is not that impressive. They beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, then lost 3-0 away to Guinea-Bissau, who have won both of their games. That result is why this match matters so much.
The history favours Nigeria. They have won six of nine games against Tanzania, drawn three and never lost. The latest came at the 2-1 victory for Nigeria in the Fès City Stadium at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where Tanzania had a chance to make headway.
There is one pattern that is noteworthy. Nigeria had two group games, and they both ended with three goals. Three matches is a small sample, but it’s relevant to the goals market.
Match Analysis
The biggest news is an absence. Victor Osimhen is out with a knee injury, and it will be up to Éric Chelle to find goals elsewhere. In the lineup, we have Wilfred Ndidi captaining the team and Francis Uzoho in goal, while Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams are all in the squad.
Preparation wasn’t smooth either with Flight delays pushing back arrivals in Uyo for both camps, and Tanzania reportedly lost two players to late withdrawals. With so little time together, Chelle will lean on familiar faces.
As co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, Tanzania can treat these games as a test rather than a must-win. They made Nigeria work in Fès. Chelle’s narrow diamond was questioned after that game, and without Osimhen, the question is where the width and finishing come from. Home advantage and the need for points should still push Nigeria forward in this game.
Nigeria vs Tanzania Prediction
Nigeria are the better team and at home, they have the biggest advantage; hence, a win is the most probable outcome. We’d call it medium confidence, not high, because of Osimhen’s absence, the rushed build-up and the Guinea-Bissau defeat.
On the odds, we haven’t quoted prices because they move through the week. A short price on a Nigeria win leaves little value, so compare before you bet and check what the price implies. If a draw worries you, Draw No Bet on Nigeria refunds your stake on a draw, while Double Chance covers it at a lower price.
For goals, the three-goal pattern points to over 1.5 with under 3.5 as a supporting angle, though a small sample can mislead. RootedPredict reminds you that there are no 100 sure Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction, and our free football predictions come with a confidence rating for that reason. Stake only what you can afford to lose.
Conclusion
Nigeria have the home advantage and the history, but they also have an injury problem up front and a defeat to recover from. We are rooting for Nigeria to have a comfortable win in this game.