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
Key match information
Enyimba play Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 1 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Enyimba: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Bayelsa United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Enyimba scores 1.16 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Bayelsa United scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Enyimba 45%, Bayelsa United 47%. Over 2.5: Enyimba 45%, Bayelsa United 32%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Enyimba: 6.4 shots per match, Bayelsa United: 6.6.
Match halves
Enyimba: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.71. Bayelsa United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Enyimba: 76-90+ (14 goals). Bayelsa United: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Enyimba | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.58 | 0.50 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Enyimba is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Enyimba · 0.6 pts / match - Bayelsa 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.
Enyimba is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.16 goals / match - Enyimba · 0.97 goals / match - Bayelsa United
Enyimba scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 matches).
Bayelsa United scores in 61% of matches (23 of 38 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 34% (13 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Enyimba
Over / Under — Bayelsa United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Bayelsa United is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.24 pts / match - Bayelsa United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 34%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Enyimba
Bayelsa United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.26 | 2.02 | • 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 38% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 34% | 37% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 61% | ▲ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | • 63% | 64% | ▲ 66% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Enyimba 1 - 0 - 0 Bayelsa United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 1.16 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.97. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's matches and 47% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Enyimba and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bayelsa United 1-0-4 (0.60 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.