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26 Jun 2018

18:00

Krestovsky Stadium

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90:00'

Argentina's Lionel Messi is shown a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Lionel Messi's first yellow card in this FIFA World Cup.
This is the 2nd time Lionel Messi has received a yellow card from Cuneyt Cakir in 9 matches.
It's the 21st yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (5 matches)
It's the 4th yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has shown to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup. (1 matches)
Lionel Messi (Forward) has now been shown 1 yellow card in 8 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

90:00'

90th min: Ahmed Musa is replaced by Simeon Nwankwo.

This is the first time Ahmed Musa has been substituted this season in 2 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 2 times in 6 FIFA World Cup starts.
Simeon Nwankwo makes his FIFA World Cup debut.

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90:00'

Nigeria's John Mikel Obi is shown a yellow card in the 90th minute.

John Mikel Obi has picked up his first yellow card this season, he now has 2 yellow cards in 2 FIFA World Cup seasons.
This is the 2nd time John Mikel Obi has received a yellow card from Cuneyt Cakir in 5 matches.
It's the 20th yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (5 matches)
John Mikel Obi (Midfielder) has now been shown 2 yellow cards in 6 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

90:00'

90th min: Kenneth Omeruo is replaced by Alex Iwobi.

This is the first time Kenneth Omeruo has been substituted this season in 2 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 1 time in 6 FIFA World Cup starts.
Alex Iwobi has been named as a sub 2 times and started the match 1 time.

Assist

86:00'

Gabriel Mercado gets his first assist of the match, on Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal.

Gabriel Mercado gets his first assist of the season.
Gabriel Mercado (Defender) has now assisted 1 time in 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Goal

86:00'

Marcos Rojo scores his first goal vs Nigeria at Krestovsky Stadium in the 86th minute (1 - 2).

Marcos Rojo scores his first goal this season, he now has 2 goals in 2 FIFA World Cup seasons.
The last time Marcos Rojo scored in the FIFA World Cup was against Nigeria back on Wednesday 25th of June 2014. It's been 5 matches since he scored.
The last time Marcos Rojo scored in the FIFA World Cup against Nigeria was on Wednesday 25th of June 2014.
Marcos Rojo has now scored 2 goals against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup in 2 matches.
In their last 5 FIFA World Cup meetings, Argentina have now scored 9 goals while Nigeria have scored 4.
Marcos Rojo (Defender) has now scored 2 goals in 5 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

80:00'

80th min: Sergio Aguero is replaced by Nicolas Tagliafico.

This is the 2nd time Sergio Aguero has been substituted this season in 2 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 6 times in 6 FIFA World Cup starts.
Nicolas Tagliafico has been named as a sub none times and started the match 3 times.

Substitution

72:00'

72nd min: Angel Di Maria is replaced by Maximiliano Meza.

This is the 2nd time Angel Di Maria has been substituted this season in 2 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 7 times in 11 FIFA World Cup starts.
Maximiliano Meza has been named as a sub 1 time and started the match 2 times.

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65:00'

Argentina's Ever Banega is shown a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Ever Banega's first yellow card in this FIFA World Cup.
This is the first time Ever Banega has received a yellow card from Cuneyt Cakir in 2 matches.
It's the 19th yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (5 matches)
It's the 3rd yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has shown to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup. (1 matches)
Ever Banega (Midfielder) has now been shown 1 yellow card in 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

60:00'

60th min: Enzo Perez is replaced by Cristian Pavon.

This is the 2nd time Enzo Perez has been substituted this season in 2 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 4 times in 4 FIFA World Cup starts.
Cristian Pavon started as a sub 3 times, never appeared in the starting XI this season.

60 minute.

60:00'

Nigeria have scored 50% (1 of the 2 goals) in the middle of the second half, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 15.15%.

Goal

50:00'

Victor Moses scores his first goal vs Argentina at Krestovsky Stadium in the 50th minute (1 - 1).

This is the first goal for Victor Moses in the FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria go on to score a second goal 60% of the time after scoring one goal. They have scored one goal in 5 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to score again 3 times.
Argentina go on to concede a second goal 50% of the time after conceding one goal. They have conceded one goal in 6 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to concede again 3 times.
In their last 5 FIFA World Cup meetings, Nigeria have now scored 4 goals while Argentina have scored 8.
Victor Moses (Midfielder) has now scored 1 goal in 4 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Penalty

49:00'

Victor Moses scored a penalty awarded by Cuneyt Cakir after a foul by Javier Mascherano.

It's the first penalty Cuneyt Cakir has awarded in the FIFA World Cup, he has given 1 penalty to the home side and none to the away side. (5 matches)
That was the first time Victor Moses took a penalty in the FIFA World Cup and he scored it.
Nigeria score their first penalty this season from 1 attempt, scoring 2 in 1 FIFA World Cup seasons.

Discipline

49:00'

Argentina's Javier Mascherano is shown a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Javier Mascherano has picked up his first yellow card this season, he now has 6 yellow cards in 4 FIFA World Cup seasons.
It's the 18th yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (5 matches)
It's the 2nd yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has shown to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup. (1 matches)
Javier Mascherano (Midfielder) has now been shown 2 yellow cards in 9 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

46:00'

46th min: Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Odion Ighalo.

Kelechi Iheanacho has been substituted for the 2nd time, starting 2 times in this FIFA World Cup season.
Odion Ighalo has been named as a sub 2 times and started the match 1 time.

Half Time

45:00'

Argentina have conceded 50% (2 of the 4 goals) in the last 15 minutes of matches, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 24.24%.
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 45 minutes, they have won 2 out of 2 WC games by a 1 goal margin. (last 7 matches)
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 45 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 2 WC games. (last 7 matches)

Discipline

32:00'

Nigeria's Leon Balogun is shown a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Leon Balogun's first yellow card in this FIFA World Cup.
It's the 17th yellow card Cuneyt Cakir has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (5 matches)
Leon Balogun (Forward) has now been shown 1 yellow card in 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

30 minute.

30:00'

Nigeria have conceded 50% goals at the end of the first half, 50% compared to the competition average 18.18%, 1 of the 2 goals conceded.
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 30 minutes, they have won 2 out of 2 WC games by a 1 goal margin. (last 7 matches)
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 30 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 2 WC games. (last 7 matches)

15 minute.

15:00'

When Argentina lead 1-0 after 15 minutes, they have won 2 out of 2 WC games by a 1 goal margin. (last 7 matches)
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 15 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 2 WC games. (last 7 matches)

Assist

14:00'

Ever Banega gets his first assist of the match, on Lionel Messi's 14th minute goal.

Ever Banega gets his first assist of the season.
Ever Banega (Midfielder) has now assisted 1 time in 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Goal

14:00'

Lionel Messi has scored the opening goal of the match vs Nigeria at Krestovsky Stadium in the 14th minute (0 - 1).

Lionel Messi scores his first goal this season, he now has 6 goals in 4 FIFA World Cup seasons.
The last time Lionel Messi scored in the FIFA World Cup was against Nigeria back on Wednesday 25th of June 2014. It's been 7 matches since he scored.
The last time Lionel Messi scored in the FIFA World Cup against Nigeria was on Wednesday 25th of June 2014.
Argentina have never lost a FIFA World Cup game when Lionel Messi has scored – winning all of those 4 matches.
Nigeria go on to concede a second goal 83.33% of the time after conceding one goal. They have conceded one goal in 6 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to concede again 5 times.
Argentina go on to score a second goal 33.33% of the time after scoring one goal. They have scored one goal in 6 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to score again 2 times.
Lionel Messi has now scored 3 goals against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup in 3 matches.
Lionel Messi has scored all of his 3 goals vs Nigeria on the road in 2 FIFA World Cup appearances.
All 3 goals Lionel Messi has scored vs Nigeria have come in the first half in 3 FIFA World Cup appearances.
In their last 5 FIFA World Cup meetings, Argentina have now scored 8 goals while Nigeria have scored 3.
Lionel Messi (Forward) has now scored 6 goals in 8 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 14 minutes, they have won 2 out of 2 WC games by a 1 goal margin. (last 7 matches)
When Argentina lead 1-0 after 14 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 2 WC games. (last 7 matches)

Kick Off

0:00'

The leading top scorer for this FIFA World Cup is Harry Kane (England, Forward) having 5 goals.
Ahmed Musa (Midfielder) is the leading scorer for Nigeria in this FIFA World Cup having 2 goals.

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Nigeria's FIFA World Cup starting XI averages 25 years and 24 days, with the youngest player in the line up Francis Uzoho at 19 years and 242 days, compared to the oldest John Mikel Obi at 31 years and 65 days.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup starting XI averages 30 years and 197 days, with the youngest player in the line up Nicolas Tagliafico at 25 years and 300 days, compared to the oldest Javier Mascherano at 34 years and 18 days.
The only debutant for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup is Franco Armani.
Franco Armani becomes the 218th player to play for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup.
Franco Armani is the 216th Argentina player to play for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria have played 20 FIFA World Cup matches, winning 6, drawing 3 and losing 11.
Argentina have played 79 FIFA World Cup matches, winning 42, drawing 15 and losing 22.
Nigeria have scored 22 goals in 20 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.1 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Argentina have scored 132 goals in 79 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.67 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Nigeria have conceded 28 goals in 20 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.4 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Argentina have conceded 88 goals in 79 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.11 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
There have been 99 goals in the FIFA World Cup season averaging 3.09 per team, with Nigeria conceding 2, ranking 7th place and Argentina conceding 4, ranking 22nd place.
There have been 121 yellow cards in the FIFA World Cup 47.11% at home and 52.89% on the road, with Nigeria's players booked 1 time (47.11%) at home and with Argentina's players being booked none times (52.89%) on the road.
Nigeria have had 5 shots against on target from 19 shots, a shot on target ratio of 26.32%, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 42.14%.
Argentina have had 8 shots against on target from 19 shots, a shot on target ratio of 42.11%, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 42.14%.
Nigeria have had 6 shots on target from 19 shots, a shot on target ratio of 31.58%, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 42.14%.
Argentina have had 10 shots on target from 22 shots, a shot on target ratio of 45.45%, which compares to the FIFA World Cup average of 42.14%.
Argentina have conceded 25 fouls and had 3 yellow cards, compared to the FIFA World Cup average of (11.75%) 1030 fouls / 121 yellow cards, which gives them a yellow cards/fouls conceded ratio of 12%.
Cuneyt Cakir has refereed 4 times in the FIFA World Cup and issued 16 yellow cards, that's an average of 4 per match.
This is the first time Cuneyt Cakir has refereed this fixture in the FIFA World Cup.
Cuneyt Cakir is in charge of Nigeria for the first time in the FIFA World Cup.
Cuneyt Cakir has refereed Argentina once in the FIFA World Cup and issued 1 yellow card.
Cuneyt Cakir has refereed Argentina 1 time in the FIFA World Cup and shown them 1 (1) yellow cards compared to their opponents 2 (0.5).
Cuneyt Cakir has given out 4 yellow cards this season averaging 4 per match, compared to the FIFA World Cup average of 3.18.
Cuneyt Cakir has given out 2 (50%) of his yellow cards in the first half compared to the FIFA World Cup average of 33.06%.
Cuneyt Cakir is refereeing his 5th match in the FIFA World Cup and 2nd this season.
Cuneyt Cakir has awarded 36 fouls in 1 match in this FIFA World Cup at an average off 36.00 a match compared to the competition average of 27.11.
The last match between Nigeria and Argentina in the FIFA World Cup was on 25 June 2014, it ended 2-3.
In the last 4 matches between the two teams, Nigeria have won none matches and Argentina have won 4.
In the last 4 FIFA World Cup matches between the sides, Nigeria have scored 3 goals while Argentina have managed 7 goals.
There have been 10 yellow cards in the last 4 FIFA World Cup matches between the two sides, Nigeria players have collected 6 yellow cards and Argentina have collected 4.
Gernot Rohr's record in the FIFA World Cup is W1 D0 L1 with 2 goals for and 2 against.
Alejandro Sabella's record in the FIFA World Cup is W5 D2 L2 with 9 goals for and 8 against.
Last time when Nigeria ended in a draw in the FIFA World Cup was on 16 June 2014 vs Iran, they played 5 games without having a draw.
Argentina last clean sheet was on 9 July 2014 against Netherlands, they played 3 games with no clean sheet in the FIFA World Cup.
Last time when Argentina ended in a win in the FIFA World Cup was at home on 5 July 2014 vs Belgium ending 1 - 0, they played 4 games without winning a match.
Javier Mascherano (Midfielder) has made 18 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 5 yellow cards.
Lionel Messi (Forward) has made 17 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 5 goals and 4 assists.
Gonzalo Higuain (Forward) has made 13 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 5 goals and 1 assist.
Maxi Rodriguez (Midfielder) has made 12 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 3 goals and been shown 1 yellow card.
Angel Di Maria (Midfielder) has made 11 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.
Joseph Yobo (Defender) has made 10 FIFA World Cup appearances and has 1 assist.
Sergio Aguero (Forward) has made 10 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 1 time and been shown 1 yellow card.
Martin Demichelis (Defender) has made 8 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.
Vincent Enyeama (Goalkeeper) has made 8 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Carlos Tevez (Forward) has made 8 FIFA World Cup appearances and scored 3 goals.
Lucas Biglia (Midfielder) has made 8 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Marcos Rojo (Defender) has made 7 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 2 yellow cards.
Ezequiel Garay (Defender) has made 7 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Francis Uzoho (Goalkeeper) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances. He has faced 2 penalties of which 1 was missed.
Javier Mascherano (Midfielder) has made 8 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Lionel Messi (Forward) has made 7 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 5 goals.
Joseph Yobo (Defender) has made 6 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.
Sergio Aguero (Forward) has made 5 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 1 goal.
John Mikel Obi (Midfielder) has made 5 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Ahmed Musa (Midfielder) has made 5 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 4 goals.
Gonzalo Higuain (Forward) has made 5 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.
Maxi Rodriguez (Midfielder) has made 4 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 2 goals.
Marcos Rojo (Defender) has made 4 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.
Kenneth Omeruo (Defender) has made 4 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances, has 1 assist and been shown 1 yellow card.
Victor Moses (Midfielder) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.
Juwon Oshaniwa (Defender) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Michael Babtunde (Midfielder) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.
Nicolas Otamendi (Defender) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
William Troost-Ekong (Defender) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Brian Idowu (Defender) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Pre-match Betting Stats

2 of Nigeria's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen 2 goals scored.
1 of Nigeria's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen them keep a clean sheet.
1 of Nigeria's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen them lose to nil.
1 of Nigeria's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen them win to nil.
1 of Argentina's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen them lose to nil.
0 of Argentina's last 2 FIFA World Cup games have seen them win to nil.

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