Nigeria vs Tunisia: Prediction, Stats, Lineups

Nigeria try Tunisia for size as they continue with preparations for November’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification against Sierra Leone. Gernot Rohr’s second-string Super Eagles would be aiming to return to winning ways having bowed 1-0 to reigning African champions Algeria in their last outings.

Nigeria vs Tunisia Head-to-Head

Nigeria and Tunisia have met 19 times in the past, across friendlies, World Cup qualifications, AFCON qualification and the Africa Cup of Nations. The head-to-head record between these two African powerhouse sides is even, and this match could finally separate them. Both sides have six victories apiece, with seven matches having ended in a stalemate. Nigeria possible starting lineup: Okoye, Ebuehi, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Sanusi; Ayaji, Onyeka; Chukwueze, Iwobi, Kalu; Iheanacho Tunisia possible starting lineup: Ben Cherifia; Kechrida, Bronn, Mariah, Maaloul; Slimane, Skhiri, Ben Mohamed; Rafia, Khazri, Khaoui

Prediction: Nigeria 1-1 Tunisia

Both teams will be using this game as valuable preparation for their return to competitive action next month, and it should be an interesting match in Austria. Three of the last four meetings between the two sides have finished level, though, and we are expecting another close encounter on Tuesday night.