The Nigerian side beings their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Burundi in their opening fixture on Saturday, June 22. Nigeria takes on Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Nigerians will be aiming to go up to the Round of 16 for the second time in six years and with all three points in the opening fixture will certainly ease the pressure on the team. Nigeria failed to perform well in their pre-tournament friendlies, playing a goalless draw against Zimbabwe and losing 1-0 to Senegal. Nonetheless, facing a side placed 89-rank below themselves in the FIFA ranking must be an easy task for the Nigerian side.

The 2019 African Cup of Nations will be Burundi’s first major tournament. The maybe newbies in this big stage, but on account of their qualifying round performance, they certainly aren’t underdogs in the competition.

Where to watch Nigeria Vs Burundi free online?

When Is Kick Off?​ Saturday, 22 June​ ​What Time Is Kick Off? 17:00 UTC ​Where Is it Played? Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt ​TV Channel/Live Stream? ​Bet365 ​Referee? ​TBA

Where to watch Nigeria Vs Burundi?

Nigeria Vs Burundi will be available on Bet365.

Possible Lineups

​Nigeria Uzoho; Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Collins; Ndidi, Obi Mikel, Etebo; Iwobi; Musa, Ighalo. ​Burundi Ndikumana; Nsabiyumva, Amissi, Nduwarugira, Moussa; Kamsoba, Ngandu, Bigirimana, Berahino; Razak, Duhayindavyi.

Recent Form

Here’s how these two sides have performed in their last five fixtures in all competitions.

Nigeria: D W W D L

Burundi: D W D D L

Prediction

Footybite Prediction: 3 Nigeria – 1 Burundi