Enyimba vs Bayelsa United: match statistics
Enyimba displays significantly better home form with a 55% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.36 goals per match in home games with an xG of 1.53, indicating an effective offense. Bayelsa United has very poor away statistics – only 18% wins away, 45% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors score an average of only 0.64 goals in away matches with an xG of 1.02, and their average goals conceded is 1.27 per match. Additionally, Bayelsa United fails to score in 45% of away matches, which, given Enyimba's solid defense (55% clean sheets in home games), gives the hosts a clear advantage. Taking all statistics into account, Enyimba is the clear favorite for this match.
Enyimba vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Enyimba played against Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Enyimba has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Bayelsa United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Enyimba scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.09. Bayelsa United scores 0.91 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Enyimba's games and 52% of Bayelsa United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 30%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bayelsa United has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.21 per game. Enyimba takes 7.4 shots per game, while Bayelsa United takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Enyimba leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Enyimba's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Bayelsa United, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 26% 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 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
Enyimba displays significantly better home form with a 55% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.36 goals per match in home games with an xG of 1.53, indicating an effective offense. Bayelsa United has very poor away statistics – only 18% wins away, 45% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors score an average of only 0.64 goals in away matches with an xG of 1.02, and their average goals conceded is 1.27 per match. Additionally, Bayelsa United fails to score in 45% of away matches, which, given Enyimba's solid defense (55% clean sheets in home games), gives the hosts a clear advantage. Taking all statistics into account, Enyimba is the clear favorite for this match.
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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 | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.46 | 0.43 |
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.
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 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Enyimba · 0.91 goals / game - Bayelsa United
Enyimba scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Bayelsa United scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Bayelsa 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% 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 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 76-90 (7 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 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Bayelsa 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
| Enyimba | Liga | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.17 | 1.83 | ▲ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 43% | 36% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 43% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Clean sheets | • 39% | 38% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Enyimba's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bayelsa United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Bayelsa United?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 1:0 Bayelsa United. 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 Bayelsa United?
Enyimba score 1.09 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.91. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Enyimba's matches and 52% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Enyimba and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bayelsa United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Bayelsa United?
The statistical background for Enyimba vs Bayelsa 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.