FIFA World Cup · Saturday 13 June 1998 · Nantes, France
Spain 2–3 Nigeria (13 Jun 1998): Result & Goals
Goals
- 21'
Fernando HierroSpain - 24'
Mutiu AdepojuNigeria - 47'RaúlSpain
- 73'Andoni Zubizarreta o.g.Nigeria
- 78'Sunday OlisehNigeria
Pre-match prediction
67%22%11%
Spain winDrawNigeria win
Based on Elo ratings (Spain 1946, Nigeria 1704) and the outcomes of 6,402 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Spain and Nigeria.
- Spain won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
- Nigeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Spain 1946, Nigeria 1704 — Spain were favourites.
Spain: last 5 matches
- 4–1 vs Northern Ireland3 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 4–0 vs Sweden25 Mar 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs France28 Jan 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Romania19 Nov 1997 · International Friendly
- 3–1 vs Faroe Islands11 Oct 1997 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–5 vs Netherlands5 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Serbia29 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Germany22 Apr 1998 · International Friendly
- 2–2 vs Jamaica22 Feb 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Iran28 Jan 1998 · Lunar New Year Cup