Nigeria vs. Denmark Live Stream, Preview, Predictions for Olympics 2016 Quarterfinals
Nigeria and Denmark face off in the quarterfinals of the Olympics on Saturday.
Denmark had the opportunity to win its group heading into its final game against Brazil. Instead the team got destroyed 4-0 and finished in second place. Denmark had been the only team in that group to score a goal heading into that final matchup; the team had defeated South Africa 1-0. But against Brazil, Denmark was disorganized and lost.
Nigeria meanwhile had clinched the top spot in the group heading into its final game with Colombia so the stakes were not particularly high for the African nation. The result was a 2-0 loss at the hands of the South Americans. Nigeria had previously gotten by Japan 5-4 and Sweden 1-0, showing pace and willpower to break through in the key games.
Prediction
Denmark and Nigeria are pretty evenly matched and are both coming off big losses. Looking for exciting end to end action and a game that ends in Nigeria's favor by the score of 3-2.
Schedule and Kick-off
The match between Denmark and Nigeria kicks off at 3 p.m. EDT on Saturday August 13.
Live Stream & TV Info
The game between Nigeria and Denmark can be viewed on TV via NBCSN and using the NBC Sports Live Extra app for those looking to go mobile.
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