Zambia vs Niger Prediction for today 12 October 2025 - Football

🔊 On Sunday, Zambia host Niger in a World Cup qualifier. The home side will aim to leverage their home advantage and impose their style of play, while the visitors will look for an opportunity to upset the favorites. The head-to-head record is evenly matched, with each team having one win and one draw, promising a high level of intrigue. Who will come out on top this time? We'll find out on the pitch.

Head-to-Head

The last official encounter between these teams took place on 22 November 2023 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match's statistics (with Niger as the home side):

• possession: 52% vs 48%;
• corners: 0 vs 6;
• fouls: 10 vs 17;
• yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
• shots on target: 3 vs 1.

📊 Zambia and Niger have faced each other in three official matches. The stats are as follows:

• goals: 4 for the home side and 2 for the visitors;
• average total goals per match – 2.

Zambia Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on during the World Cup Qualifiers, Africa, with Tanzania hosting Zambia. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.

Here are the match statistics (Zambia vs Tanzania):

• possession: 51% vs 49%;
• corners: 6 vs 4;
• fouls: 13 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
• shots on target: 4 vs 2.

🟠 In the 9th round, Zambia secured a hard-fought but crucial away victory over Tanzania (1-0). The lone goal came in the 75th minute from Fashion Sakala, earning three points and slightly boosting the team's position in the battle for the top spots in the group. Currently, Zambia sit in fourth place, but a win against Niger would allow them to level on points, and with an improved goal difference, even climb to second. For Avram Grant's team, this match represents a real opportunity to solidify their standing in the qualifiers.

Niger Team Overview

The visitors last played an official match on during the World Cup Qualifiers, Africa (Niger as the home team and Congo as the visitors). The game concluded with a 3-1 victory.

Here's the match statistics (Niger vs Congo):

• possession: 54% vs 46%;
• corners: 5 vs 4;
• fouls: 14 vs 15;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
• shots on target: 8 vs 3.

⚪ In the previous round, Niger confidently defeated Congo (3-1). The team controlled the game from start to finish and deservedly took home three points, solidifying their position in Group E. Niger currently sits in second place: catching leaders Morocco is out of reach, but maintaining their second spot is quite feasible. The upcoming match against Zambia will be crucial for them in the battle for this position and an excellent opportunity to improve their standing among the second-place teams in other groups.

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 3;
• Home wins – 1, Away wins – 1, Draws – 1.

Statistics: Zambia vs Niger

• Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
• Wins: 2 vs 3;
• Win percentage: 33% vs 60%;
• Losses: 4 vs 2;
• Draws: 0 vs 0.

Last 10 Matches:

• Wins: 3 vs 3;
• Losses: 6 vs 4;
• Draws: 1 vs 3.

• Niger have covered the +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Africa).

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.33, guests - 0.67;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2;
• Both teams scored: all-time - once; at the home ground - never.

Statistics: Zambia vs Niger

• Average tournament total: 2.67 vs 2.8;
• Average goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.2;
• Average first-half total: 0.33 vs 0.6;
• Average second-half total: 0.83 vs 0.6;
• Zambia's average home total in the tournament - 1.33;
• Niger's average away total in the tournament - 0.5;
• Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 0.7 (away - 0.6).

• Zambia have scored less than 1.5 goals in six consecutive matches.
• Zambia have scored less than 1.5 goals in five consecutive matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Africa).

Cards Prediction

Zambia: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 0.5; at home - 0.33;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.

Niger: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 1.2, away - 2.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.2.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 3;
• Both teams scored all-time - once;
• At the home ground - never.

Statistics: Zambia vs Niger

• Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
• Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
• Zambia's BTTS at home – 1 (33%);
• Niger's BTTS away – 0 (0%).

Last 10 Matches:

• Matches with BTTS: 3 vs 3;
• Zambia's BTTS at home – 1 (20%);
• Niger's BTTS away – 1 (20%).

This match promises to be intense and emotional. Zambia are seeking a victory to catch up with Niger in the standings and boost their chances for second place, while Niger aim to maintain their position and continue their solid run. A low-scoring game with a narrow margin is highly likely. The most reasonable bet appears to be Niger to win with a handicap (+1.5). A narrow home win, such as 1-0, cannot be ruled out.