Portugal
5/8Wins
2.8Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 4 available matches.
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FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTREPortugal vs Nigeria match centre
90′ · Live
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
P. Neto23′
F. Conceicao75′
A. Adams37′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate96.5%Portugal
Draw3.4%at full time
Current result estimate0.1%Nigeria
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Portugal 4.5% · no further goal 91.9% · Nigeria 3.5%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.PortugalNigeria
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target2
13Total Shots5
62%Ball Possession38%
3Corner Kicks2
10Fouls18
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves4
580Total passes353
530Passes accurate305
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Portugal 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Nigeria 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Nigeria
7/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Nigeria’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Portugal
8 matchesResults5 wins · 2 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.8
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals5 of 8
Both teams scored4 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Nigeria
10 matchesResults7 wins · 3 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Portugal at home with Nigeria away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:26 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
PortugalNigeria
2Matches played3
4Points earned7
1Wins2
1.0Goals scored / match2.0
0.0Goals conceded / match1.0
2Clean sheets1
1Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Portugal at home with Nigeria away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Portugal
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Roberto Martinez
- 1
D. CostaG - 2
N. SemedoD - 3
R. DiasD - 14
G. InacioD - 5
D. DalotD - 15
J. NevesM - 23
VitinhaM - 16
TrincaoM - 8
B. FernandesM - 18
P. NetoM - 7
C. RonaldoF
Substitutes (15)
12 · J. Sa
22 · R. Silva
27 · R. Velho
19 · G. Guedes
9 · G. Ramos
24 · Samu Costa
6 · M. Nunes
25 · N. Mendes
13 · R. Veiga
20 · J. Cancelo
10 · B. Silva
21 · R. Neves
11 · Joao Felix
4 · T. Araujo
26 · F. Conceicao
Nigeria
Confirmed formation4-3-1-2Eric Chelle
- 23
M. OkoyeG - 14
C. AkpanD - 6
S. AjayiD - 21
C. BasseyD - 13
B. OnyemaechiD - 12
T. NnadiM - 4
W. NdidiM - 17
A. IwobiM - 10
F. Dele-BashiruM - 15
M. SimonF - 22
A. AdamsF
Substitutes (11)
1 · F. Uzoho
16 · A. Okonkwo
11 · S. Chukwueze
8 · F. Onyeka
20 · R. Onyedika
19 · P. Onuachu
9 · T. Moffi
7 · P. Otele
3 · Zaidu
18 · E. Fernandez
2 · A. Bewene
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Portugal
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 32 | — |
| Nélson Semedo | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 28 | 1 |
| Rúben Dias | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 40 | 2 |
| Gonçalo Inácio | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 30 | — |
| Diogo Dalot | 45 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — |
| João Neves | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Vitinha | 45 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 36 | 1 |
| Francisco Trincão | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 29 | — |
| Pedro Neto | 45 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 10 | — |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 4 | 18 | — |
| João Cancelo | 50 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 38 | 2 |
| Tomás Araújo | 50 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 41 | — |
| Renato Veiga | 50 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 35 | — |
| Nuno Mendes | 35 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 16 | — |
| Bernardo Silva | 50 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 21 | — |
| Rúben Neves | 50 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 38 | — |
| Samú Costa | 50 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| João Félix | 50 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 25 | — |
| Francisco Conceição | 50 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 29 | — |
| Gonçalo Ramos | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| Matheus Nunes | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| José Sá | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Velho | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rui Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Guedes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nigeria
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maduka Okoye | 95 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 29 | — |
| Christian Akpan | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Semi Ajayi | 61 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 34 | — |
| Calvin Bassey | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Onyemaechi Bruno | 95 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 34 | 2 |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 28 | 2 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 60 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 30 | 2 |
| Alex Iwobi | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 37 | — |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | 60 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — |
| Moses Simon | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Akor Adams | 80 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | — |
| Abdullahi Bewene | 35 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 |
| Frank Onyeka | 35 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Raphael Onyedika | 35 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Terem Moffi | 35 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
| Zaidu Sanusi | 34 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 13 | 1 |
| Paul Onuachu | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| Philip Otele | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Francis Uzoho | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Okonkwo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emmanuel Fernandez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Portugal | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.30 | 5.25 | 10.00 |
Snapshot from 9 Jun 2026, 20:18 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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