International Friendly · Wednesday 16 November 1994 · London, England
England
NigeriaEngland 1–0 Nigeria (16 Nov 1994): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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England winDrawNigeria win
Based on Elo ratings (England 1806, Nigeria 1787) and the outcomes of 8,206 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between England and Nigeria.
- England won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Nigeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: England 1806, Nigeria 1787 — England were favourites.
England: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Romania12 Oct 1994 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs United States7 Sep 1994 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Norway22 May 1994 · International Friendly
- 5–0 vs Greece17 May 1994 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Denmark9 Mar 1994 · International Friendly
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Italy5 Jul 1994 · FIFA World Cup
- 2–0 vs Greece30 Jun 1994 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–2 vs Argentina25 Jun 1994 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–0 vs Bulgaria21 Jun 1994 · FIFA World Cup
- 5–1 vs Georgia11 Jun 1994 · International Friendly