Nigeria has never reached the quarter final of a world cup. They could reach the last eight in World Cup 2014, if they can upset one of the most consistent teams in this world cup so far: France. Almost all the bookmakers put them as the underdogs. But their performance against Argentina should inspire many bets in their favour.

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France has played dominant football in the group stages, admittedly against some below par opponents. For many pundits, they play the perfect football. They click as a team. And their style of play allows individual flair to flourish.

They have a tendency to falter against African opponents – most famously against Senegal in the opening match of the 2002 world cup and then again in the 2010 world cup against South Africa.

Nigeria is a mercurial team. They can play brilliant counter attacking soccer at one time and labour as a disjointed unit at another time. They have good memories about playing against France. They have won the only match between these teams.

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Karim Benzema is the leader of the French attacking pack. They have some other terrific attackers like Paul Pogba and Moussa Sissoko. But Benzema will be the obvious threat for Nigeria. Defence will be a slight concern for them, with both Mamadou Sakho and Laurent Koscielny struggling with injuries.

Nigeria has the firepower to expose France’s defensive pitfalls. Their three-pronged attack of Emmanuel Emenike, Ahmed Musa and Peter Odemwingie can be deadly on their day.

France-Nigeria Prediction

A bet in favour of France is the safest one.

France 1.45 @ Bet365

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