South Africa 2–1 Nigeria (17 Nov 2004): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1605, Nigeria 1800) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

This is meeting number 5 between South Africa and Nigeria.
Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 0 wins, Nigeria 3, 1 draws.
Previous meeting: Nigeria 4–0 South Africa on 31 January 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1604, Nigeria 1800 — Nigeria were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

W L W W L

1–0 vs Uganda10 Oct 2004 · World Cup Qualification
0–1 vs DR Congo5 Sep 2004 · World Cup Qualification
2–0 vs Tunisia18 Aug 2004 · International Friendly
2–0 vs Burkina Faso3 Jul 2004 · World Cup Qualification
0–3 vs Ghana20 Jun 2004 · World Cup Qualification

Nigeria: last 5 matches

L L D W W

2–2 vs Ecuador22 Oct 2004 · LG Cup
1–2 vs Libya20 Oct 2004 · LG Cup
1–1 vs Gabon9 Oct 2004 · World Cup Qualification
3–0 vs Zimbabwe5 Sep 2004 · World Cup Qualification
1–0 vs Algeria3 Jul 2004 · World Cup Qualification

Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →

Nigeria4–0South Africa31 Jan 2004 · Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria2–0South Africa10 Feb 2000 · Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa0–0Nigeria16 Jan 1993 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria4–0South Africa10 Oct 1992 · World Cup Qualification