Nigeria vs Argentina match stats & report
1–2 Full time
Nigeria lost to Argentina 1–2 in the World Cup (Group Stage - 3) on 26 June 2018. Argentina had 67% of the ball.
Nigeria vs Argentina match statistics
- 33% Ball possession 67%
- 9 Total shots 8
- 3 Shots on target 4
- 5 Shots off target 2
- 1 Blocked shots 2
- 4 Shots inside the box 7
- 3 Corners 5
- 20 Fouls 15
- 0 Offsides 2
- 2 Yellow cards 3
- 283 Passes 572
- 66% Pass accuracy 82%
- 2 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 14' Goal L. Messi (assist Éver Banega) Argentina
- 32' Yellow card L. Balogun Nigeria
- 49' Yellow card Javier Mascherano Argentina
- 51' Penalty scored Victor Moses Nigeria
- 64' Yellow card Éver Banega Argentina
- 86' Goal M. Rojo (assist G. Mercado) Argentina
- 90' Yellow card John Mikel Obi Nigeria
- 90' Yellow card L. Messi Argentina
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Nigeria
Bench O. Ighalo , Simy , A. Iwobi , Ikechukwu Ezenwa , E. Echiejile , A. Shehu , J. Obi , Daniel Akpeyi , O. Onazi , John Ogu , Chidozie Awaziem , Tyronne Ebuehi
Argentina
Bench C. Pavon , M. Meza , Sergio Agüero , N. Guzmán , C. Ansaldi , Lucas Biglia , F. Fazio , M. Acuña , E. Salvio , G. Lo Celso , P. Dybala , W. Caballero
Form guide
Nigeria at home
6–2–0 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 2.3 per game
- Conceded
- 0.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 8
- Corners
- 4.2 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.0 per game
11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Argentina away
4–1–0 in 5 matches
- Scored
- 2.6 per game
- Conceded
- 0.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 5
- Corners
- 4.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.6 per game
46% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 5 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Nigeria vs Argentina head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina v Nigeria | 2–4 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.