Enyimba vs Barau: match statistics
Enyimba displays a significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.7, giving them a solid offensive-defensive advantage. Barau, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only a 10% win rate, 80% of matches without scoring a goal, and a catastrophic goal difference of -10 in away fixtures. Moreover, the visitors score only 0.4 goals on average away while conceding 1.4, which, combined with Enyimba's possession dominance (53% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.46 vs 0.98), points to a clear home victory. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Enyimba, who have earned 6 more points than Barau during this period.
Enyimba vs Barau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Enyimba played against Barau in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Enyimba has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Barau has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Enyimba scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.10. Barau scores 0.90 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's games and 35% of Barau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barau has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.11 per game. Enyimba takes 6.3 shots per game, while Barau takes 5.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Enyimba leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Barau leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Enyimba's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Barau, it is minutes 61-75 (6 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 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 displays a significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.7, giving them a solid offensive-defensive advantage. Barau, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only a 10% win rate, 80% of matches without scoring a goal, and a catastrophic goal difference of -10 in away fixtures. Moreover, the visitors score only 0.4 goals on average away while conceding 1.4, which, combined with Enyimba's possession dominance (53% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.46 vs 0.98), points to a clear home victory. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Enyimba, who have earned 6 more points than Barau during this period.
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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
| Enyimba | Barau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.72 |
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.
Barau is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.4 pts / game - Barau
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Enyimba · 0.9 goals / game - Barau
Enyimba scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Barau scores in 40% of games (8 of 20 meczów), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 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 - Enyimba
Over / Under - Barau
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.
Enyimba is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.05 pts / game - Barau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barau - 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
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* 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 | Barau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.30 | 1.84 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 58% | ▲ 60% |
^ 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 Barau. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Barau?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 0:0 Barau. 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 Barau?
Enyimba score 1.20 goals per game on average and Barau 0.90. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's matches and 35% of Barau's.
What form are Enyimba and Barau in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Barau 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Barau?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.