Coach Oscar Tabarez will set out to record their first win of the tournament against the high flying African champions
Group B leaders, Nigeria will have their hands full when they face Uruguay in their second game at the Arena Fonte Nova as they seek an early passage to the semi finals of the Fifa Confederations Cup.
Though Stephen Keshi's side were 6-1 better than Tahiti in their opening game of the tournament, they received a barrage of criticisms no thanks to their wasteful expedition in front of the Polynesian country’s goal. Knowing fully that Uruguay will provide a tougher challenge, the flag bearers for Africa will have no option than step up their game if they hope to secure the maximum three points.
Uruguay are chalked up as strong favorites to get their campaign right back on track, and can be back at ¾ (1.75) with Ladbrokes to see off the challenge of Keshi’s men in their very first meeting ever.
Nigeria are available at a chunky 10/3 (4.33) with the same firm to record their second victory in the tournament which will see them extend their unbeaten run to 19 matches, while the same bookie goes 5/2 (3.5) that this tie will end in a no winner, no vanquished situation .
The Super Eagles have only kept one clean sheet in their past five games, despite not having lost since May last year. With this in mind, Nigeria is chalked up a hugely appealing 7/2 (4.5) to keep a clean slate on Thursday evening.
Although Luis Suarez put a goal back for La Celeste against Spain, but it was not enough to rescue a point for them. The Liverpool player appears to represent good value at 4/1 (5.00) to bag the curtain raiser of the game while his teammate Edison Cavani is a 5/1 (6.00) play to open the flood gates of goals.
Should Nigeria's attack find their rhythm and probably get a goal, it may likely come off the boot of Dynamo Kiev’s forward, Brown Ideye. He is available at 9/1 (10.00) to net first, same odd he shares with Nnamdi Oduamadi and Anthony Ujah.
A bet that stands out in this match is for Nigeria to win both halves at 17/1 (18.00).
For those looking for more value, back Nigeria to come from behind and win or draw 11/2 (6.5). This game promises to be action packed.
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