South Africa 0–0 Nigeria (10 Sep 2014): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1658, Nigeria 1724) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

This is meeting number 9 between South Africa and Nigeria.
Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 1 wins, Nigeria 6, 1 draws.
Previous meeting: South Africa 0–2 Nigeria on 14 August 2013 (International Friendly).
South Africa won 2 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: South Africa 1658, Nigeria 1724 — an evenly matched game.

South Africa: last 5 matches

W D D L W

3–0 vs Sudan5 Sep 2014 · AFCON Qualification
0–0 vs New Zealand30 May 2014 · International Friendly
1–1 vs Australia26 May 2014 · International Friendly
0–5 vs Brazil5 Mar 2014 · International Friendly
1–0 vs Spain19 Nov 2013 · International Friendly

Nigeria: last 5 matches

L L L W D

2–3 vs Congo6 Sep 2014 · AFCON Qualification
0–2 vs France30 Jun 2014 · FIFA World Cup
2–3 vs Argentina25 Jun 2014 · FIFA World Cup
1–0 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina21 Jun 2014 · FIFA World Cup
0–0 vs Iran16 Jun 2014 · FIFA World Cup

Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →

South Africa0–2Nigeria14 Aug 2013 · International Friendly
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