Portugal vs Nigeria Prediction: This fixture will produce lots of goals

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with Fernando Santos' men in what seems to be Portugal’s last friendly game before the World Cup at the Estádio José Alvalade on Thursday. The three-time African Champions will be watching the forthcoming World Cup Tournament from home after being knocked out by the Black Stars a few months ago.

Portugal

FIFA Ranking: 9th

The Navigators head into this fixture following their poor performance in the UEFA National League competition. Portugal won three, drew once, lost twice in the group stage, and finished a point below Spain at the top of the log.

Portugal are one of the favourites to lift this year's World Cup, with great experienced players blended with talented youngsters. Fernando Santos' men are in Group H of the World Cup alongside Ghana, South Korea and South American heavyweight Uruguay; Portugal are definitely the favourites to finish as group winners and progress to the knockout stages, except the unimaginable happens.

Key Player: Bernardo Silva

Nigeria

FIFA Ranking: 32nd

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been underperforming in recent games, with three losses in a row. Despite being a star-studded side, Nigeria have struggled with the style of play and consistency. Their last two friendly fixtures against Algeria and Costa Rica ended in defeat.

Nigeria are at the top of the African Cup of Nations Qualification group with two wins in two games. They have scored the most goals (12) in the round and are confident of securing the ticket to next year's AFCON tournament.

Nigeria failed to secure a place in Qatar following their defeat against Ghana on away goal rule in March, heading into this game with two wins in five games.

Key player: Alex Iwobi

Expert Betting Tips

This fixture promises to be one-sided, and it’s obvious Portugal will secure all the points here, considering their style of play and squad quality. Portugal will attack all through just to instil fear in the hearts of their opposition in Group H. We expect them to secure a halftime win for 1.66.

This Portuguese front three are one of the deadliest players in the world, and they might even score more than a goal before halftime at 2.38.

 A correct score of (3-1) might surface here for 12.0.

Good luck!