Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: match statistics
Bayelsa United are in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and an average of 0.6 points per game, placing them 17th in the standings. Shooting Stars are positioned significantly higher (7th place) and are in better form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and 1.8 points per game. However, the visitors are characterized by very poor away efficiency – winning only 20% of their away matches and failing to score in as many as 60% of those games. The hosts hold a home advantage with a better xG (1.51 vs 1.18 for the visitors away) and higher possession (52% vs 48%). Considering the poor form of both teams in their respective contexts and statistics indicating low efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this match.
Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bayelsa United played against Shooting Stars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Bayelsa United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Shooting Stars has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bayelsa United scores 0.90 goals per game and allows 1.25. Shooting Stars scores 0.95 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Bayelsa United's games and 35% of Shooting Stars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 25%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shooting Stars has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.25 per game. Bayelsa United takes 6.6 shots per game, while Shooting Stars takes 7.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Shooting Stars leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bayelsa United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Shooting Stars, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.84 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 27% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Bayelsa United are in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and an average of 0.6 points per game, placing them 17th in the standings. Shooting Stars are positioned significantly higher (7th place) and are in better form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and 1.8 points per game. However, the visitors are characterized by very poor away efficiency – winning only 20% of their away matches and failing to score in as many as 60% of those games. The hosts hold a home advantage with a better xG (1.51 vs 1.18 for the visitors away) and higher possession (52% vs 48%). Considering the poor form of both teams in their respective contexts and statistics indicating low efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this match.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Bayelsa United | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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.
Shooting Stars is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 1.8 pts / game - Shooting Stars
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.
Shooting Stars is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
0.9 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 0.95 goals / game - Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Bayelsa United · 0.8 goals / game - Shooting Stars
Bayelsa United scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Shooting Stars keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
Shooting Stars scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 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 - Bayelsa United
Over / Under - Shooting Stars
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.
Shooting Stars is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Bayelsa United · 1.45 pts / game - Shooting Stars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Shooting Stars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Bayelsa United
Shooting Stars
* 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
| Bayelsa United | Liga | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.15 | 1.84 | • 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Bayelsa United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Shooting Stars. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
The NPFL match finished Bayelsa United 2:0 Shooting Stars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
Bayelsa United score 0.90 goals per game on average and Shooting Stars 0.95. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Bayelsa United's matches and 35% of Shooting Stars's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Shooting Stars 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.