Qualification for the 2018 World Cup in the African zone is very difficult and doesn’t come much tougher than qualifying Group B. This group contains Zambia, Cameroon, Algeria and Nigeria, three of which have a strong recent record of making the World Cup finals.
With just one team qualifying for Russia 2018, every game is going to count in this group and no one can afford to drop points, especially when playing at home. However, Nigeria, who have played a part in five of the last six World Cup’s, will start their qualifying campaign with a trip to Zambia. The Chipolopolo have never qualified for a World Cup, since they started participating in qualification games in 1970.
That’s not to say they will be easy for Nigeria to defeat, as Zambia caused a huge shock in 2012, when they won the African Cup of Nations, not losing a game in the tournament and beating the likes of Ghana and Ivory Coast in the process.
1. Bookies Choice
Nigeria comes into this match as the favourites and will be eager to put 3 points on the board and hope Cameroon and Algeria drop points in their game. Nigeria have much stronger World Cup pedigree and with players located around the top European leagues, they are quite rightly considered as favourites to win this match, at 2.15 with Bet9ja. The fact Nigeria are undefeated in their last 6 meetings with Zambia, backs up their title as favourites.
Zambia, have failed to win any of their last 6 competitive matches and thus, are the outsiders for this match at 3.00 with Bet9ja, despite having home advantage. The draw is also available, at 3.25.
2. Zambia vs Nigeria Tips
Nigeria have struggled to score goals in their recent matches against African opposition. In their last 6 competitive games against African teams, Nigeria have only scored 1 goal, which is a very poor record. Zambia have also been struggling to score goals and have netted just twice, in their last 4 competitive games against African teams. Therefore, we could be in for a low scoring match and under 2.5 goals is on offer at with bet365.
With neither team scoring freely but also conceding very few goals, there is not going to be much to choose between the teams. Zambia will be desperate to start their campaign in the right way, having been also been grouped with Algeria and Cameroon and the draw, with under 2.5 goals scored is available at 1.50 with Bet9ja.
Whether you think Zambia can take a step towards history by winning this game or Nigeria can make a good start, in a tough looking group, you should open a Bet9ja account to ensure you’re getting the best odds and service from your bookmaker. Use the JohnnyBet bonus code: Johnnybet100, to get a 100% bonus up to 100.000 Naira on your first deposit. You can also find there the best odds for the 2018 World Cup qualifying.
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Zambia vs Nigeria Predictions, Betting Tips, Odds
Qualification for the 2018 World Cup in the African zone is very difficult and doesn’t come much tougher than qualifying Group B. This group contains Zambia, Cameroon, Algeria and Nigeria, three of which have a strong recent record of making the World Cup finals.
With just one team qualifying for Russia 2018, every game is going to count in this group and no one can afford to drop points, especially when playing at home. However, Nigeria, who have played a part in five of the last six World Cup’s, will start their qualifying campaign with a trip to Zambia. The Chipolopolo have never qualified for a World Cup, since they started participating in qualification games in 1970.
That’s not to say they will be easy for Nigeria to defeat, as Zambia caused a huge shock in 2012, when they won the African Cup of Nations, not losing a game in the tournament and beating the likes of Ghana and Ivory Coast in the process.
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1. Bookies Choice
Nigeria comes into this match as the favourites and will be eager to put 3 points on the board and hope Cameroon and Algeria drop points in their game. Nigeria have much stronger World Cup pedigree and with players located around the top European leagues, they are quite rightly considered as favourites to win this match, at 2.15 with Bet9ja. The fact Nigeria are undefeated in their last 6 meetings with Zambia, backs up their title as favourites.
Zambia, have failed to win any of their last 6 competitive matches and thus, are the outsiders for this match at 3.00 with Bet9ja, despite having home advantage. The draw is also available, at 3.25.
2. Zambia vs Nigeria Tips
Nigeria have struggled to score goals in their recent matches against African opposition. In their last 6 competitive games against African teams, Nigeria have only scored 1 goal, which is a very poor record. Zambia have also been struggling to score goals and have netted just twice, in their last 4 competitive games against African teams. Therefore, we could be in for a low scoring match and under 2.5 goals is on offer at with bet365.
With neither team scoring freely but also conceding very few goals, there is not going to be much to choose between the teams. Zambia will be desperate to start their campaign in the right way, having been also been grouped with Algeria and Cameroon and the draw, with under 2.5 goals scored is available at 1.50 with Bet9ja.
Whether you think Zambia can take a step towards history by winning this game or Nigeria can make a good start, in a tough looking group, you should open a Bet9ja account to ensure you’re getting the best odds and service from your bookmaker. Use the JohnnyBet bonus code: Johnnybet100, to get a 100% bonus up to 100.000 Naira on your first deposit. You can also find there the best odds for the 2018 World Cup qualifying.
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