Frank Christian
While some may view it as a friendly, the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria guarantees that the Unity Cup semi-final on Wednesday in London will be anything but casual.
Participating in this competition at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium alongside Caribbean teams Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, these West African powerhouses are ready to clash over the next few days.
Ghana comes into this match without a win in their last four encounters against Nigeria, but with World Cup qualification in sight, they are in a stronger position, especially after missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations this year.
Conversely, Nigeria is preparing for the continental tournament in Morocco but faces the possibility of not qualifying for the World Cup for the second time in a row.
The Nigerian squad will also not feature prominent players such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for this late-season contest.
Eric Chelle’s team is still seen as the favorite for this matchup (11/10 with Paddy Power), but The Sporting News offers excellent predictions, insights, and betting odds for those looking to place bets.
Understanding the Unity Cup
The Unity Cup is a four-team international tournament featuring powerhouse teams Nigeria and Ghana, alongside Caribbean competitors Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
On Saturday, May 31, both a third-place play-off and the final will be held, coinciding with the UEFA Champions League final.
Prediction, tips, and odds for Ghana vs. Nigeria
Nigeria to win with Both Teams To Score — (7/2, Paddy Power)
Though classified as a friendly, the rivalry indicates a potential for an intense match with goals expected.
Despite missing key players, Nigeria might yet prevail against the Black Stars, with predictions leaning toward both teams scoring.
Nigeria to score first — (4/5, 10bet)
Even without Osimhen and Lookman, Nigeria possesses notable attacking strength and is expected to take the lead in the match.
The responsibility for scoring may fall to Cyriel Dessers and Tolu, who have a modest tally of caps and goals but achieved a combined total of 52 goals at club level this season.
Predicted score and outcomes for Ghana vs. Nigeria
Here’s a list of the predicted outcomes for the Ghana vs. Nigeria match, according to 10bet, which is offering a 100% bonus up to £50 for new customers (T&Cs apply).
| Outcome | Odds |
| Nigeria wins 1-0 | 9/2 |
| Nigeria wins 2-1 | 13/2 |
| 0-0 draw | 13/2 |
| Ghana wins 1-0 | 13/2 |
| 1-1 draw | 17/4 |
| Nigeria wins 2-0 | 7/1 |
| Ghana wins 2-1 | 9/1 |
* Odds accurate at the time of publication with listed firms and may change
Viewing details for Ghana vs. Nigeria in the Unity Cup semi-final
- Date: Wednesday, May 28
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Time: 19:45 BST
- Broadcast: Premier Sports 1
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