International Friendly · Saturday 2 June 2018 · London, England
England 2–1 Nigeria (2 Jun 2018): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
76%17%7%
England winDrawNigeria win
Based on Elo ratings (England 1936, Nigeria 1701) and the outcomes of 4,364 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is meeting number 3 between England and Nigeria.
- Head-to-head before this game: England 1 wins, Nigeria 0, 1 draws.
- Previous meeting: Nigeria 0–0 England on 12 June 2002 (FIFA World Cup).
- England won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: England 1936, Nigeria 1701 — England were favourites.
England: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Italy27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Netherlands23 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Brazil14 Nov 2017 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Germany10 Nov 2017 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Lithuania8 Oct 2017 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs DR Congo28 May 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Serbia27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Poland23 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 4–2 vs Argentina14 Nov 2017 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Algeria10 Nov 2017 · World Cup Qualification