FIFA World Cup · Wednesday 24 June 1998 · Toulouse, France
Nigeria 1–3 Paraguay (24 Jun 1998): Result & Goals
Goals
- 1'
Celso AyalaParaguay - 11'
Wilson OrumaNigeria - 58'Miguel Ángel BenítezParaguay
- 86'José CardozoParaguay
Pre-match prediction
49%29%22%
Nigeria winDrawParaguay win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1781, Paraguay 1692) 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 Nigeria and Paraguay.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Paraguay won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1781, Paraguay 1692 — Nigeria were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Bulgaria19 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–2 vs Spain13 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–5 vs Netherlands5 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Serbia29 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Germany22 Apr 1998 · International Friendly
Paraguay: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Spain19 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–0 vs Bulgaria12 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–1 vs Belgium6 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 2–3 vs Romania3 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–5 vs Netherlands1 Jun 1998 · International Friendly