The NGA vs TUN Dream11 match preview –

The African cup of nations is now about to reach it’s climax with only 2 games left to be played. In this 3^rd place decider Nigeria will take on Tunisia.

Both the teams will take this as a consolation after their respective semifinals defeat to Algeria and Senegal

While, Nigeria lost a close game to Algeria with Riyadh Mahrez scoring a late late goal in the 5^th minute of additional time post the 90 minutes,

Tunisia lost to Senegal in extra time through a Dylan Bronn own goal.

Both teams are playing well and this should be a good contest  with both teams playing with nothing to lose

Here is a look at the game.

NGA vs TUN Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:

Where will the match be played?

This match is to be played at the Al Salam Stadium Cairo.

Where to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia live?

The clash will take place at July 18, 2019, 00:30 AM, IST and can be streamed live on Sony Liv.

 

Stats and Facts for Nigeria vs Tunisia

 

NGA vs TUN recent form (Last six matches)

Nigeria –  W W L W W L

Tunisia– D D D W W L      

 

NGA vs TUN Head to head

In the Last 6 matches

Nigeria – 1

Tunisia – 1

Draws – 3

NGA vs TUN Team News

Nigeria

• A third place match isn’t a game every player is excited for and is inconsequential and hence it is difficult to predict what team Nigeria will play, but they should start with the same team as they did in the previous game.
• Chidozie Awaziem is suspended for the match.Ola Aina is likely to be his replacement, Abdullahi Shehu is not fit for this game.
• Nigeria will most probably field the same formation they played against Algeria in a 4-2-3-1 setup with Ighalo as the lone striker supported by Iwobi, Chukwueze & Musa. Moses Simon will be an option from the bench.

Tunisia

• Taha Khenissi, Sliti & Badro will start in the front 3 in a 4-3- 3 formation as the game plan for Tunisia.
• They will be looking at giving fringe players like Anice Badri, Ayman Ben Mohamed, Farouk Ben Mustapha and Naim Sliti a go in this game.
• Tunisia will want to improve their scoring record,they found it tough to score against Senegal which proved to their downfall.Tunisia will have to play a better game than they have played

NGA vs TUN Probable Playing 11:

Nigeria

Akpeyi (gk), Aina, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Collins, Etebo, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Iwobi, Musa, Ighalo

Tunisia :

Hassen (GK), Kechrida, Meriah, Bronn, Haddadi, Skhiri, Chaalali, Badri, Mohammed, Sliti, Khenissi

 

NGA vs TUN Fantasy Football Picks-

Nigeria

Odion Ighalo

The striker has started coming into form and is now expected to be a mainstay of the attack, he will be expecting to score in the game against Nigeria . He has a strong presence and holds the ball well as well and can also create goals for others, He scored a Penalty in the semifinals as well

Goals : 4 Assists:1

 

Alex Iwobi

The game against Cameroon saw him come back into form with a goal however in the quarterfinal he was not good and was substituted.Although he hasn’t come into his own in this tournament, his quality can not be questioned with his performances in the premier league with one of the top teams in the country Arsenal. His very impressive club stats (given below) must translate into form for his country and make his country overcome the Tunisian challenge

Goals : 3 Assists : 6

 

Xfactor – Kenneth Omeruo plays at the heart of the Tunisian defence and ensures that his defence is a fortress that cannot be breached. He is also a threat in the set piece situation and already has a goal in the tournament against Guinea.

Goals : 1 Assists : 1

Tunisia

Taha Khenissi,

He scored his first goal of the competition in the Round of 16 and can be a dangerous goal scorer in the game being the target man for the attack.

Goals 1 Assist 0

Naim Sliti

The forward will look to make the most of this opportunity in this game, He plays for Dijon in france and has the following statistics in the league last year

Goals -3 Assists 4

 

X factor star – Anice Badri  Another one looking to benefit from the rotation policy in this game, Badri will look to get his name on the score sheet for the first time in this tournament

  

Match Prediction

Should be a tight  win for Nigeria winning 2-1 .

NGA vs TUN Team Predictions

The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.

Team 1

Team 2