Niger

Algeria hold a commanding head-to-head record against Niger with five wins and one draw across six encounters, including comprehensive victories of 6-1, 4-0, and 5-0. Niger have displayed clear offensive limitations, failing to score in three of four recorded matches and averaging just 0.3 goals per game. Algeria's high scoring rate across recent friendlies provides a substantial advantage that points strongly toward a home victory.

Gabon have displayed consistent defensive vulnerabilities, conceding two or more goals in each of their last five recorded matches across all competitions, including their recent 2-0 loss to Morocco. Niger opened their qualification campaign with a 2-1 victory over Lesotho. Furthermore, the previous head-to-head meeting between these two nations saw seven total goals scored in a 4-3 Niger win, indicating that matchups involving these sides tend to produce attacking openings.

No — 71% confidence

Niger have failed to find the back of the net in three of their last four matches, managing just a single goal across that entire sequence. Lesotho have similarly been held scoreless in three of their last five matches, including consecutive away blanks against Kenya and Seychelles. Given the attacking limitations on both sides, at least one clean sheet is likely.

Under 2.5 Goals — 76% confidence

Niger have seen all of their last four completed matches finish with under 2.5 total goals, producing scorelines of 0-0, 0-1, 1-1, and 0-1. Lesotho have also participated in low-scoring affairs in three of their last five matches, including a 0-0 draw away to Seychelles and a 1-0 loss to Malawi. Neither team creates high volumes of clear-cut chances, making under 2.5 total goals the standout selection.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Niger have seen all of their last four completed matches finish with under 2.5 total goals, producing scorelines of 0-0, 0-1, 1-1, and 0-1. Lesotho have also participated in low-scoring affairs in three of their last five matches, including a 0-0 draw away to Seychelles and a 1-0 loss to Malawi. Neither team creates high volumes of clear-cut chances, making under 2.5 total goals the standout selection.

Niger have failed to find the back of the net in three of their last four matches, managing just a single goal across that entire sequence. Lesotho have similarly been held scoreless in three of their last five matches, including consecutive away blanks against Kenya and Seychelles. Given the attacking limitations on both sides, at least one clean sheet is likely.