Portugal vs Nigeria Predictions & Betting Tips - BTTS the Best Bet in Final Friendly
Portugal and Nigeria face off in an eagerly anticipated friendly. Portugal has demonstrated strong home form and attacking prowess, but have shown defensive lapses, notably conceding against Chile. Nigeria, meanwhile, have scored in almost every recent friendly and consistently find the net, making Both Teams To Score (BTTS) a strong prediction for this match. Portugal are tipped to secure the win, but expect Nigeria to challenge their defense. Bettors should watch for BTTS markets and a likely 2-1 scoreline in Portugal’s favor.
- Nigeria have scored in 10 of their previous 11 friendlies
- Portugal conceded a goal against a poor Chile side on Saturday
- I am backing BTTS in the final friendly before the World Cup
Nigeria have scored 11 goals in five friendlies this year and Portugal are unlikely to care about the result here. I am backing BTTS in Leiria where the home side should be able to emerge victorious.
HTH - Second Clash
Portugal have met Nigeria once, a friendly shortly before the 2022 World Cup.
Bruno Fernandes bagged the opening two goals in Lisbon, Goncalo Ramos and Joao Mario scoring off the bench in a comfortable 4-0 victory.
Portugal Form & Squad
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 in their final World Cup qualifier. Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes netted hat-tricks in Porto where the result was never in doubt.
Roberto Martinez’s side met two World Cup co-hosts in March, beginning with a 0-0 draw against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
Francisco Trincao and Joao Felix scored in a 2-0 victory over the United States in Atlanta where both teams registered under 0.75 xG.
The Selecao hosted Chile in Jamor on Saturday and came away with a 2-1 win. Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes scored after both teams had been reduced to 10 men, the clean sheet ruined in added time.
| Pos | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Diogo Costa |
| GK | Jose Sa |
| GK | Rui Silva |
| GK | Ricardo Velho |
| DF | Ruben Dias |
| DF | Joao Cancelo |
| DF | Nelson Semedo |
| DF | Nuno Mendes |
| DF | Diogo Dalot |
| DF | Goncalo Inacio |
| DF | Matheus Nunes |
| DF | Renato Veiga |
| DF | Tomas Araujo |
| MF | Bernardo Silva |
| MF | Bruno Fernandes |
| MF | Ruben Neves |
| MF | Vitinha |
| MF | Joao Neves |
| MF | Samu Costa |
| FW | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| FW | Joao Felix |
| FW | Rafael Leao |
| FW | Goncalo Guedes |
| FW | Goncalo Ramos |
| FW | Pedro Neto |
| FW | Francisco Trincao |
| FW | Francisco Conceicao |
Nigeria Form & Squad
Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup despite getting a second chance in the playoffs. They met DR Congo in the final, the game ending 1-1 after extra time before a penalty shootout defeat.
The Super Eagles had a great start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, winning five straight games to reach the semi-finals. They were outplayed by hosts Morocco, the contest going to another penalty shootout where they came up short.
Eric Chelle’s side are unbeaten in five friendlies since, scoring 2+ goals in each contest. They beat Zimbabwe and Jamaica before a 2-2 draw against Poland, Terem Moffi and Paul Onuachu with the goals in Warsaw.
| Pos | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Francis Uzoho |
| GK | Arthur Okonkwo |
| GK | Maduka Okoye |
| DF | Zaidu Sanusi |
| DF | Igoh Ogbu |
| DF | Semi Ajayi |
| DF | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| DF | Emmanuel Fernandez |
| DF | Calvin Bassey |
| DF | Bright Osayi-Samuel |
| MF | Abdullahi Bewene |
| MF | Wilfred Ndidi |
| MF | Philip Otele |
| MF | Frank Onyeka |
| MF | Fisayo Dele-Bashiru |
| MF | Tochukwu Nnadi |
| MF | Raphael Onyedika |
| MF | Alex Iwobi |
| MF | Samuel Chukwueze |
| MF | Alhassan Yusuf |
| FW | Terem Moffi |
| FW | Rafiu Durosinmi |
| FW | Moses Simon |
| FW | Paul Onuachu |
| FW | Akor Adams |
| FW | Owen Oseni |
Verdict
Portugal conceded against a very average Chile side and Nigeria are likely to offer more threat up front. BTTS is my best bet in Leiria where another 2-1 victory wouldn’t surprise.
BTTS Yes
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Portugal Win & BTTS
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Portugal Win 2-1
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