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Friendlies | Tue 26 May, 19:30

Nigeria v Zimbabwe Stats

Data last updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 14:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Nigeria face Zimbabwe in Friendlies on Tue 26 May, 19:30. In fact, if recent meetings are anything to go by, this fixture could become another tense and emotionally charged battle decided by moments rather than reputation.

BT4Y best bet

Requires both competing nations to score at least one goal during regular time

  • At 1/1, Both Teams To Score implies roughly 50%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 67%.
  • 🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS - Yes) Rationale
  • Nigeria show a 100% BTTS rate and Zimbabwe show a 0% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.
  • Nigeria average 2 goals scored and Zimbabwe average 2, so both attacking contributions need separating.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 67% for Both Teams To Score sits against roughly 50% implied by the current price. Nigeria show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Zimbabwe show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. 🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS - Yes) Rationale

Model chance vs price67% model chance against roughly 50% implied
Strong positive
Nigeria show a 100% BTTS rate and Zimbabwe show a.Visible data support
Positive
Nigeria average 2 goals scored and Zimbabwe average 2, so.Visible data support
Positive
🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS - Yes) RationaleArticle support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Both Teams To Score is the preferred angle because 🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS - Yes) Rationale Nigeria show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Zimbabwe show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. Nigeria arrive as holders and favourites, but there is enough recent evidence to suggest Zimbabwe are not travelling to London merely to admire the occasion.

Main risk

Nigeria arrive as holders and favourites, but there is enough recent evidence to suggest Zimbabwe are not travelling to London merely to admire the occasion.

Key Data Signals

Both Teams To Score evidence

🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS - Yes) Rationale

Nigeria show a 100% BTTS rate and Zimbabwe show a 0% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.

Nigeria average 2 goals scored and Zimbabwe average 2, so both attacking contributions need separating.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams To Score notes

  • Use shots on target to decide whether attacking involvement is shared or one-sided.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Nigeria2
Avg goals scored
Zimbabwe2
Nigeria1.5
Avg goals conceded
Zimbabwe0
Nigeria100%
BTTS rate
Zimbabwe0%
Nigeria100%
Over 2.5 goals
Zimbabwe50%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 46% · edge +21.2 pts
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
2.1
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 79%
1.33
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 43%
3.75
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 43%
1.7
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
1.62
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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 46% · edge +21.2 pts
2.2
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Zimbabwe to WinBet365 guide price · model 57%
6
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Zimbabwe Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 66%
3.55
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
2.1
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price
2
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.25
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Nigeria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.27
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BTTS Yes is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Nigeria

DW
Last 51W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 0L
31 Mar 2026A Jordan2-2
27 Mar 2026A Iran2-1

Zimbabwe

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
31 Mar 2026H Zambia U231-0
28 Mar 2026A Botswana3-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 82% vs implied 47% · edge +34.6 pts
2.11
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Zimbabwe to WinBet365 guide price · model 57%
6
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Zimbabwe Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 66%
3.55
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.25
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Nigeria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.27
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 52%
1.1
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Nigeria to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
1.55
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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Nigeria wins
3Draws
0Zimbabwe wins
25 Mar 2025Nigeria v Zimbabwe1-1
19 Nov 2023Zimbabwe v Nigeria1-1
08 Jun 2019Nigeria v Zimbabwe0-0
01 Feb 2014Zimbabwe v Nigeria0-1
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 46% · edge +21.2 pts
2.2
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Zimbabwe to WinBet365 guide price · model 57%
6
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
2.1
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.25
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Nigeria to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
1.55
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The head-to-head sample gives context for BTTS Yes, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

Nigeria6
Played
Zimbabwe4
Nigeria2
Avg goals for
Zimbabwe1.3
Nigeria1.2
Avg goals against
Zimbabwe0.5
Nigeria2
Clean sheets
Zimbabwe3
Best odds for this sectionZimbabwe to WinBet365 guide price · Model 57% vs implied 17% · edge +40.3 pts
6
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Zimbabwe Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 66%
3.55
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Nigeria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.27
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Nigeria to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
1.55
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Season data supports Zimbabwe to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Nigeria Over 2.5
50%Zimbabwe Over 2.5
1.25H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Nigeria sit at 100% and Zimbabwe sit at 50% with the H2H average at 1.25 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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