Enyimba vs Abia Warriors: match statistics
Enyimba vs Abia Warriors: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Enyimba played against Abia Warriors in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 29, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Enyimba has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Abia Warriors has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Enyimba scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.10. Abia Warriors scores 0.84 and allows 0.74. Games in this league average 1.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Enyimba's games and 26% of Abia Warriors's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 13%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Abia Warriors has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.22 per game. Enyimba takes 6.3 shots per game, while Abia Warriors takes 6.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Enyimba leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Abia Warriors leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
Enyimba's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Abia Warriors, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.89 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Enyimba have a clear home advantage: 0.6 conceded per match, 53% CS and higher xG (1.52) plus greater possession (54%). The hosts generate more shots and chances (avg 11 shots and 3.91 SoT at home) than Abia do away. Abia Warriors perform poorly on the road — only 0.53 goals per match, xGFor 0.85 and 53% matches without scoring, and concede 1.13 away. Recent results show slightly better overall form for the visitors, but their high away loss rate (60%) and low efficiency justify favoring the hosts. Considering home advantage and the offensive-defensive metrics, an Enyimba win is more likely than a draw or an Abia win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Data indicate a strong lean toward no BTTS: Enyimba at home concede only 0.38 and have high CS rate (69%), while Abia Warriors average just 0.53 goals away. Season BTTS rates are low (Enyimba 31%, Abia Warriors 20%) and league CS 76% further reduces BTTS probability. Although Enyimba's last5 BTTS is elevated (60%), it appears a short-term anomaly versus robust home defensive stats and visitors' limited offensive output (xG 0.85, SoT 2.6). Overall pick: NO.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Enyimba at home shows strong defense (seasonConcededAVG_home 0.38, CS% 69) and offensive dominance (avg 14.9 shots and 5.25 SOT), indicating they will create chances. Abia Warriors away have weak offensive output (seasonScoredAVG_away 0.53) and often concede per xG (xg_against_avg_away 1.71), while the league is low-scoring (league_seasonAVG 1.88). Projected expected goals (~1.30-0.70) reflect home advantage and guests’ modest finishing for a total around 2.0. Low season frequency of >2.5 games (~13% each) limits higher score probability. Strongest signal is therefore Over 1.5, where the highest probability of success is expected.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Enyimba show a clear HT statistical edge: 50% leads at half-time, 0.63 average HT goals and an exceptional 94% season HT clean sheet rate, indicating first-half dominance. Over the full match the hosts have much higher efficiency (seasonPPG 2.06 vs 1.07) and better xG and shot volumes, increasing the probability of a home win by full-time. Abia Warriors perform poorly away, rarely lead at HT (7%) and face higher xG against, reducing their comeback chances. The most likely and strongest signal is Enyimba leading at HT and winning at FT (1/1). Alternative scenarios (HT draw then home win or full-time draw) exist but are notably less probable.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Enyimba | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 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.
Abia Warriors is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.8 pts / game - Abia Warriors
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.
Enyimba is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Enyimba · 0.84 goals / game - Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Enyimba · 0.74 goals / game - Abia Warriors
Enyimba scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Abia Warriors keeps a clean sheet in 48% (15 of 31 meczów).
Abia Warriors scores in 65% of games (20 of 31 meczów), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 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 - Enyimba
Over / Under - Abia Warriors
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.
Abia Warriors is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.42 pts / game - Abia Warriors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Abia Warriors - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). 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
Enyimba
Abia Warriors
* 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
| Enyimba | Liga | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.10 | 1.89 | ▼ 1.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 42% | 37% | ▼ 26% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 35% | 38% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 60% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▲ 68% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Enyimba's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Abia Warriors. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Abia Warriors?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 2:1 Abia Warriors. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Enyimba vs Abia Warriors?
Enyimba score 1.00 goals per game on average and Abia Warriors 0.84. The NPFL average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Enyimba's matches and 26% of Abia Warriors's.
What form are Enyimba and Abia Warriors in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Abia Warriors 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Abia Warriors?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Enyimba vs Abia Warriors: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.