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IR Iran vs Nigeria – Head to head record, results & stats

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IR Iran

D L
2
meetings
3 goals total
Last: 27 Mar 2026
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Nigeria

D W
0
IR Iran wins
1
Draws
1
Nigeria wins
0% 50% 50%
1
Goals scored
2

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Match averages

1.5
Avg goals / game
50%
Both to score
50%
Over 2.5 goals
1 / 1
Clean sheets (Iran / Nigeria)

Biggest wins

All meetings (2)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
27 Mar 2026 IR Iran 1 - 2 Nigeria L International Friendly
16 Jun 2014 IR Iran 0 - 0 Nigeria D FIFA World Cup

By venue

At IR Iran 0W 1D 1L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Iran D Nigeria
2026 0 0 1
2014 0 1 0
First meeting
16 Jun 2014

About this head-to-head

IR Iran and Nigeria have met 2 times on record. IR Iran lead with 0 wins, Nigeria have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 16 June 2014.

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Across their recorded meetings, IR Iran have found the net 1 time against Nigeria, while Nigeria have scored 2 times in reply — a combined 3 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 27 March 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2014. Follow every upcoming IR Iran versus Nigeria clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

IR Iran vs Nigeria — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have IR Iran and Nigeria played each other?

IR Iran and Nigeria have met 2 times on record, with the first meeting on 16 June 2014.

Who has won more, IR Iran or Nigeria?

Nigeria have the edge with 1 win to IR Iran's 0, with 1 draw between them.

How many goals are scored when IR Iran play Nigeria?

Their meetings produce 1.5 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 50% of them.