FIFA World Cup · Sunday 28 June 1998 · Saint-Denis, France
Nigeria 1–4 Denmark (28 Jun 1998): Result & Goals
Goals
- 3'
Peter MøllerDenmark - 12'Brian LaudrupDenmark
- 58'Ebbe SandDenmark
- 76'Thomas HelvegDenmark
- 77'
Tijani BabangidaNigeria
Pre-match prediction
32%29%39%
Nigeria winDrawDenmark win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1725, Denmark 1793) and the outcomes of 6,892 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 Denmark.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Denmark won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1725, Denmark 1793 — Denmark were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–3 vs Paraguay24 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 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
Denmark: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs France24 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs South Africa18 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–0 vs Saudi Arabia12 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–2 vs Cameroon5 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Sweden28 May 1998 · International Friendly