Ireland vs Nigeria Prediction: The Super Falcons will fly high against the eliminated Irish side

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will strive for a back-to-back knockout round qualification when they lock horns with Ireland at the Suncorp Stadium on Monday.

Northern Ireland

FIFA Ranking: 22nd

The Girls in Green began their World Cup journey with a defeat against Australia a few days ago. Australia bowed to their second defeat in the competition when they lost to Canada. Despite taking an early lead in that encounter, Canada scored twice to obtain maximum points. It was one of their worst games in the tournament, as they were eliminated from the group. The Irish team played very well but were vulnerable at the back against Canada.

The defeat was their first in the last six games, scoring three while conceding thirteen.

The Girls in Green have another challenging game ahead, as they must be ready to withstand the attacking threats of the Super Falcons.

Nigeria

FIFA Ranking:40th

The Super Falcons started their campaign in this tournament with a remarkable performance against Canada. After conceding a penalty in the 49th minute, the player of the match, Nnadozie, did well to deny all-time leading scorer Christine Sinclair the opportunity to score as they picked up a point in a fierce challenge encounter against Canada.

Nigeria pulled a surprise victory over co-host nation Australia a few days ago. Australia scored first, but the Super Eagles responded three times before another goal from the co-host nation as the West African side secured their first three points in the tournament. Nigeria are now unbeaten in their last five games, winning four while sharing the spoils once and could go six games without defeat for the first time since 2018.

The Super Falcons were fantastic in their last two games and could be on their way to their third knockout phase ever if they win or fail to lose here.

Expert Betting Tips

Ireland showed some glimpses of a potential winner in their first game against Australia; however, they were unable to maintain such a display when they scored first and lost to Canada. Their journey ended abruptly, and they will now play for pride against a tough Super Falcons team who are unbeaten over the last six games. With Asisat and Ajibola upfront for Super Falcons, we expect them to win either half for 1.83.

Ireland have nothing to lose here, so we expect an open game with more than two goals here for 1.81.

We expect the Super Falcons to win and score more than once for 2.45.

Good luck!