Super Falcons vs Spain: Preview, predictions, where to watch

Published on by Kelechi Udoka

Nigeria's Super Falcons will look to get back on track when they face world champions Spain in their second Olympic group game at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes this weekend.

In this article, you can find the Super Falcons vs Spain match time, probable lineups and live streaming options for this mouthwatering game.

Where to watch Super Falcons vs Spain live

The Super Falcons vs Spain clash takes place on Sunday 28 July. Kick-off time is 18:00 WAT.

Nigerians can tune in to Supersport for live coverage of this match. Meanwhile, those who reside in Spain can catch all the action live on RTVE.es and TVE La 1.

Probable Super Falcons vs Spain lineups

Super Falcons

Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Defenders: Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Blessing Demehin, Chidinma Okeke.
Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun, Toni Payne.
Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini, Chinwendu Ihezuo.

Super Falcons vs Spain lineups
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Spain

Goalkeeper: Catalina Coll.
Defenders: Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Maia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona.
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati, Patricia Guijarro, Alexia Putellas.
Forwards: Athenea del Castillo, Salma Paralluelo, Mariona Caldentey.

Quick stats

  • Spain kicked off their Group C campaign with a 2-1 win over Japan.
  • On the other hand, Nigeria lost to Brazil by a lone goal in their first group game.
  • A win for La Roja will see them book their place in the quarterfinals.
  • The Super Falcons must avoid defeat on Sunday to stand a chance of reaching the knockout stages.

Super Falcons vs Spain: Analysis of the match

It is worth mentioning that this is Spain's first appearance at the Summer Olympics. The world champions got their campaign off to a solid start with a 2-1 victory over Japan.

As it stands, La Roja have 26 wins in their last 29 matches. They won the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the UEFA Nations League in that stretch.

In contrast, the Super Falcons are coming off back-to-back defeats. They have no wins and no goals scored in their last three games. After their defeat against Brazil a couple of days ago, Randy Waldrum's troops need all the points they can get.

Super Falcons vs Spain: Head to head record

This will be the first encounter between Nigeria's Super Falcons and Spain.

Super Falcons vs Spain prediction
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Super Falcons vs Spain prediction

These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. Spain have perhaps been the best team in the world in the past year, and while the Super Falcons have put up some solid performances in the last 12 months, their recent form does not inspire a lot of confidence.

On that note, we are fairly confident that Spain will come out on top when all is said and done.

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