Here are some key match facts and statistics for Senegal vs. Nigeria based on their historical encounters and recent performances:

TODAY'S PREDICTIONS

• Total goals - over 1.5

• Senegal win or draw

• Both teams to score - NO

• 2nd half goals - over 0.5

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Head-to-Head Record (Overall)

• Total Matches Played: ~15 (official senior matches)

• Nigeria Wins: ~6

• Senegal Wins: ~4

• Draws: ~5

Recent Encounters (Last 5 Meetings)

1. June 2022 (Friendly) – Senegal 1-1 Nigeria

2. March 2017 (Friendly) – Nigeria 1-1 Senegal

3. January 2006 (African Nations Cup) – Nigeria 2-1 Senegal

4. April 2004 (Friendly) – Nigeria 1-1 Senegal

5. February 2002 (AFCON Semifinal) – Nigeria 1-2 Senegal (AET)

Key Statistics

• Nigeria has historically had the upper hand, but Senegal has been stronger in recent years.

• Senegal won their only AFCON meeting (2002 semifinal) en route to their first final.

• Nigeria has scored in 7 of the last 10 matches against Senegal.

• Senegal has lost only once to Nigeria in competitive matches since 2000.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches - 2023/24)

TeamForm (Most Recent First)SenegalW - W - D - W - WNigeriaW - D - L - W - D

Key Players to Watch

• Senegal: Sadio Mané (Al Nassr), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), Édouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)

• Nigeria: Victor Osimhen (Napoli), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Tournament History (AFCON)

• Senegal: Winners (2021), Runners-up (2002, 2019)

• Nigeria: 3-time Winners (1980, 1994, 2013), 5-time Runners-up

Prediction & Odds (Hypothetical)

• Senegal is often favored due to their strong squad, but Nigeria has a history of stepping up in big matches.

• Likely Outcome: Close match, possibly 1-1 (Draw) or 2-1 Senegal/Nigeria.

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