Benin vs Niger Prediction
⚽️ Judging solely by the FIFA rankings, there’s little reason to expect fireworks from this friendly fixture between Benin and Niger. However, a closer look reveals that both African sides are far from pushovers. Let’s break down their recent form and offer a well-founded prediction for this encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time these national teams faced off was at the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations. On that occasion, both sides traded victories, each winning 2-1.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Benin Team Overview
Benin’s national team have shown steady progress over the past six months. They came agonisingly close to advancing in World Cup qualifying, finishing third and missing out on a playoff spot to Nigeria only on goal difference. Earlier this year, Benin reached the Africa Cup of Nations playoffs, where they pushed Egypt into extra time before falling 3-1.
Benin’s most recent friendlies came at the end of March, when they earned back-to-back wins over Liberia (1-0) and Guinea (1-0). However, before these two victories, Benin had gone nine matches without a win in internationals dating back to 2020. Over their last five friendlies, Benin have averaged just 0.4 goals scored per game while conceding 1.0 on average.
Match Results: Benin
Niger Team Overview
Niger finished second in their World Cup 2026 qualifying group, but narrowly missed out on a place among the top four runners-up who advanced to the play-offs-falling short due to goal difference. Despite that setback, Niger have pulled off some surprises over the past year, including a win against Gabon and taking points off both Algeria and South Africa.
Since November 2025, Niger have played four friendlies without registering a single victory, and their goalless streak now stands at 186 minutes. At the end of March, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Togo before playing out a goalless draw with Libya. Over their last five friendlies, Niger average just 0.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match.
Match Results: Niger
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have struggled to convert chances this season, with neither side averaging even a goal per game and overall attacking output remaining low over both the long term and recent stretches. In friendlies over the past year, Benin have averaged just 0.4 goals per match, while Niger have managed 0.6, and both concede only 1.0 per game. Given the lack of attacking efficiency and solid defensive records, a low-scoring contest with no clear favourite seems likely. Our prediction: under 2.5 total goals.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Benin - Niger
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