South Africa 0–2 Nigeria (14 Aug 2013): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1615, Nigeria 1743) and the outcomes of 6,892 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

This is meeting number 8 between South Africa and Nigeria.
Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 1 wins, Nigeria 5, 1 draws.
Previous meeting: South Africa 0–1 Nigeria on 6 September 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1615, Nigeria 1743 — an evenly matched game.

South Africa: last 5 matches

W L W L W

2–1 vs Lesotho20 Jul 2013 · COSAFA Cup
0–0 vs Zambia17 Jul 2013 · COSAFA Cup
2–1 vs Namibia13 Jul 2013 · COSAFA Cup
1–2 vs Ethiopia16 Jun 2013 · World Cup Qualification
3–0 vs Central African Republic8 Jun 2013 · World Cup Qualification

Nigeria: last 5 matches

L L W D W

0–3 vs Spain23 Jun 2013 · FIFA Confederations Cup
1–2 vs Uruguay20 Jun 2013 · FIFA Confederations Cup
6–1 vs Tahiti17 Jun 2013 · FIFA Confederations Cup
1–1 vs Namibia12 Jun 2013 · World Cup Qualification
1–0 vs Kenya5 Jun 2013 · World Cup Qualification

Previous meetings

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South Africa0–1Nigeria6 Sep 2008 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria2–0South Africa1 Jun 2008 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa2–1Nigeria17 Nov 2004 · International Friendly
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