International Friendly · Tuesday 2 June 2009 · Saint-Étienne, France
France 0–1 Nigeria (2 Jun 2009): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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France winDrawNigeria win
Based on Elo ratings (France 1871, Nigeria 1768) and the outcomes of 7,184 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between France and Nigeria.
- France won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Nigeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: France 1871, Nigeria 1768 — France were favourites.
France: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Lithuania1 Apr 2009 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–0 vs Lithuania28 Mar 2009 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–2 vs Argentina11 Feb 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Uruguay19 Nov 2008 · International Friendly
- 3–1 vs Tunisia14 Oct 2008 · International Friendly
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Republic of Ireland29 May 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Mozambique29 Mar 2009 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Jamaica11 Feb 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Colombia19 Nov 2008 · International Friendly
- 4–1 vs Sierra Leone11 Oct 2008 · World Cup Qualification