Barau vs Plateau United: match statistics
Barau presents very solid home form with a 54% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.31 goals per home match while conceding just 0.69, confirmed by 38% clean sheets. Plateau United suffers from catastrophic away form with 77% losses and a negative balance of -14 goals, scoring an average of only 0.54 goals on the road. Although the visitors have good recent overall form (4 wins in 5 matches), their streak of 5 consecutive away losses prior to their latest draw demonstrates immense difficulties away from home. xG statistics also favor Barau (2.75 vs 1.15), which, combined with a possession advantage (54% vs 46%), gives the hosts a real chance for triumph.
Barau vs Plateau United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barau played against Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 2, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Barau has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Plateau United has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Barau scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 0.89. Plateau United scores 0.96 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Barau's games and 41% of Plateau United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 19% and 41%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plateau United has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.36 per game. Barau takes 5.9 shots per game, while Plateau United takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Barau leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Plateau United leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barau's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Plateau United, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barau presents very solid home form with a 54% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.31 goals per home match while conceding just 0.69, confirmed by 38% clean sheets. Plateau United suffers from catastrophic away form with 77% losses and a negative balance of -14 goals, scoring an average of only 0.54 goals on the road. Although the visitors have good recent overall form (4 wins in 5 matches), their streak of 5 consecutive away losses prior to their latest draw demonstrates immense difficulties away from home. xG statistics also favor Barau (2.75 vs 1.15), which, combined with a possession advantage (54% vs 46%), gives the hosts a real chance for triumph.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barau | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.62 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Plateau United is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Barau · 2.4 pts / game - Plateau United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Plateau United is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Barau · 0.96 goals / game - Plateau United
Barau is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Barau · 1.07 goals / game - Plateau United
Barau scores in 41% of games (11 of 27 meczów), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Plateau United scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barau
Over / Under - Plateau United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Plateau United is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Barau · 1.26 pts / game - Plateau United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barau
Plateau United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).
Teams vs league
| Barau | Liga | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 1.83 | ▲ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 35% | ▲ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 25% | ▲ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 37% | 39% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 61% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 52% | 59% | ▲ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Other recorded players
Away team
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Barau's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Plateau United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barau vs Plateau United?
The NPFL match finished Barau 2:1 Plateau United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barau vs Plateau United?
Barau score 0.78 goals per game on average and Plateau United 0.96. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Barau's matches and 41% of Plateau United's.
What form are Barau and Plateau United in?
Over the last 5 games Barau have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Plateau United 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barau vs Plateau United?
The statistical background for Barau vs Plateau United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.