Nigeria and Cameroon will face off in the AFCON last 16. Here is how bookies rate their chances to win (betting odds powered by Yesplay):
Nigeria – 2.15
Draw – 2.95
Cameroon – 4.1
Nigeria
Before the AFCON started, Nigeria were the major favourite in Group A and they lived up to expectations. After drawing with Equatorial Guinea, they confidently beat Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau.
The score in both wins was 1-0 which looks a bit surprising knowing how good Nigeria are in attack. However, a win is a win, maybe more goals will be coming from the Super Eagles in the playoffs.
Cameroon
Cameroon were disappointing their fans from the start. First, they failed to beat 10-men Guinea, then they lost against Senegal.
The third game against Gambia was frustrating for the most part: Cameroon opened the score but then conceded twice and were trailing five minutes before the full time.
What happened then was a pure football miracle: first Gambia conceded an own goal and in 90+1 minute Cameroon netted the winner.
The fantastic comeback took Cameroon to second place and inspired them. Their motivation is going to be their biggest strength in the upcoming game.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Facts to Know
In each of Nigeria's latest six games, goals total was under 2.5.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Prediction and Betting Tip
Cameroon's motivation has grown but their skill hasn't. In knockout games, order and discipline often matter more than the desire to win, and Nigeria are much stronger in this area. Besides, Cameroon's defence is just too vulnerable.
Our betting tip: Nigeria to win (Yesplay's odds – 2.15)
