International
2026-06-10 - Portugal vs Nigeria
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : World: International Friendly
Wednesday 10th June 2026, 1445hrs (local)
Following their comprehensive 9-1 dismantling of Armenia in their final game of the group stages of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, Portugal have also remained unbeaten in each of their subsequent three World Cup warm-up games ahead of this final fixture with Nigeria prior to the start of the tournament.
A 0-0 stalemate with Mexico was followed by capturing back-to-back wins against USA and Chile in 2-0 and 2-1 victories respectively, and further success is anticipated when the Selecao take on Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon (local time).
Indeed, Roberto Martinez’s side have now suffered just a single loss in their last 12 internationals across all competitions and having collected no fewer than nine wins in the process, Portugal look set to at least progress out of the group stage and into the knockout rounds of this upcoming World Cup.
Nigeria finished runners up in Group C of the CAF section of the World Cup qualifiers behind South Africa and edged out Benin for the coveted 2nd place in the group, but the Super Eagles fell at the final hurdle when they suffered a heart-breaking loss on penalties to DR Congo in the play-off final.
It was a bitter pill to swallow for Eric Chelle’s side who will now turn their attentions to subsequent Africa Cup of Nations and future World Cup qualification but first they need to prove themselves against one of the best nations in Europe - Portugal.
Recent results have seen Nigeria produce a six-match unbeaten run in internationals across all competitions while the bigger picture shows the Super Eagles have been dealt just the single loss in their previous 12 games overall.
Nigeria drew 2-2 with Poland in their previous international friendly.
The Betting Verdict
These two nations last met four years ago in an international friendly with Portugal running out comfortable winners 4-0.
The Pick :
Portugal 2-1 Nigeria
