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Portugal vs Nigeria Predictions & Betting Tips - BTTS the Best Bet in Final Friendly

matthew-marshall
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Last updated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 17:10
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.
Matthew Marshall 08 Jun 2026
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  • 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
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Portugal Nigeria 2022
Portugal beat Nigeria 4-0 at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 17, 2022 (Getty)

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.

PosPlayer
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.

PosPlayer
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.

Best Bet1: BTTS Yes BTTS @1/1 at Hollywood bets - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Portugal Win & BTTS Win & BTTS Yes @37/20 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Portugal Win 2-1 Correct Score @17/2 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
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Matthew Marshall

Football & Tennis Editor/Writer • 20+ Years of Experience, Portuguese Football Expert

Matthew Marshall is an Australian who worked in a number of industries before combining his love of football and media communications degree to become a sports journalist. Now living in Portugal, he is a Portuguese football expert who has covered multiple UEFA U21 European Championships, the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 European Championship.


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