Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Nigeria vs Benin match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| V. Osimhen (1 - 0) Assist: S. Chukwueze | 3' | |||
| V. Osimhen (2 - 0) Assist: S. Chukwueze | 37' | |||
| 43' | S. Mounie | |||
| O. Olusegun / S. Chukwueze | 46' | |||
| 49' | O. Verdon | |||
| 50' | M. Tijani | |||
| V. Osimhen (3 - 0) Assist: M. Simon | 51' | |||
| 53' | D. Dodo | |||
| S. Ajayi | 55' | |||
| 56' | J. Olaitan / A. Hountondji | |||
| 67' | R. Amoussou / D. Dodo | |||
| 67' | J. Dossou / A. Tosin | |||
| B. Onyemaechi / Zaidu | 74' | |||
| F. Onyeka / A. Adams | 74' | |||
| 77' | C. Hountondji | |||
| T. Arokodare / V. Osimhen | 81' | |||
| 87' | J. Olaitan | |||
| T. Moffi / A. Iwobi | 88' | |||
| F. Onyeka (4 - 0) Assist: M. Simon | 90+1' |
Join us for the live broadcast of the decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match as Nigeria hosts Group C leaders Benin. This encounter will determine the fate of the direct qualification spot for the World Cup, and the hosts need nothing less than a victory to secure it.
Date and Kick-off Time: October 14, 2025, 16:00 UTC (19:00 MSK).
Match Preview and Team Form
Nigeria enters this match in third place in the group but has an excellent chance of finishing on top. The 'Super Eagles' had a poor start to the campaign but have found stability under new coach George Finidi and are unbeaten in their last seven matches. In the last round, the Nigerians secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Lesotho. At home, Nigeria has not lost a World Cup qualifier since 2021 and has won 14 of their last 19 home qualification matches. A win in this game will guarantee them a spot at the World Cup.
Benin, led by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, has been the surprise package of the qualifying tournament. 'The Cheetahs' are leading the group, one point ahead of South Africa and Nigeria. The team is on a five-match unbeaten streak and secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their last game. A draw would be enough for Benin to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.
Head-to-Head History
The head-to-head record is entirely in Nigeria's favor. The 'Super Eagles' have won all six of their previous encounters. The reverse fixture in this qualifying campaign, played in November 2023, ended in a 3-2 victory for Nigeria.
Nigeria vs Benin Prediction
Experts and bookmakers consider Nigeria the overwhelming favorites. The immense motivation, home-field advantage, superior player quality, and dominant head-to-head record make a victory for the hosts the most likely outcome.
- Likely Outcome: A victory for Nigeria.
- Total Goals Bet: Considering that four of the last five head-to-head matches have seen three or more goals, and with a World Cup spot at stake, a bet on 'Over 2.5 goals' looks appealing.
- Key Factor: The decisive nature of the match for both teams. Nigeria needs a win, while Benin would be content with a draw. The experience and class of the Nigerian squad should be the deciding factor in such a high-stakes contest.
Tune into the Nigeria vs Benin live stream on tutsport.net and witness the battle for a ticket to the World Cup!