The final of the Africa Cup on Sunday, February 11, 2024, between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Stade Robert Champroux is a rematch of the Group A encounter. Much has changed since Nigeria defeated Ivory Coast early in the tournament, with the hosts overcoming all obstacles when hope seemed lost and now competing for the title in this final.

Let's analyze the statistics of the two teams:

Nigeria:
- In the last match on February 7, 2024, drew with South Africa 1-1. 
- In this Africa Cup season, won 4 times and drew 2 times. Averaged 1.17 goals per game and conceded 0.33 goals. 
- Scored at least 1 goal in the last 9 matches. 
- Has not lost in the last 9 matches. 
- Less than 2.5 goals were scored in the last 8 Nigeria matches in the Africa Cup. 

Ivory Coast:
- In the last match on February 7, 2024, defeated Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0. 
- In the last 5 matches, won 1 time, lost 2 times, and drew 2 times. Averaged 0.6 goals per game and conceded 1.4 goals. 
- In this Africa Cup season, won 2 times, lost 2 times, and drew 2 times. Averaged 0.83 goals per game and conceded 1.17 goals. 
- In the last 5 away matches, more than 1.5 goals were scored. 
- Less than 2.5 goals were scored in 6 of the last 7 Ivory Coast matches in the Africa Cup. 

Head-to-Head:
In the last encounter on January 18, 2024, Nigeria defeated Ivory Coast away with a score of 0-1. 
In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Nigeria won 2 times, and Ivory Coast won 2 times.
Both teams scored an average of 0.8 goals per game.

PROBABLE LINEUPS
NIGERIA
Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Iwobi, Aina; Simon, Lookman; Osimhen
IVORY COAST
Fofana; Aurier, Boly, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Seri, Fofana; Pepe, Haller, Adingra

Ivory Coast should not be underestimated, and the match promises to be intense and fought until the last minute.
BetMines predicts Nigeria's victory.

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