Nigeria - NPFLData current as of September 12, 2026

Enyimba vs Plateau United: match statistics

Enyimba crest
Enyimba
2 : 0half-time 0:0
Plateau United crest
Plateau United
165%(0.00)
X25%(0.00)
210%(0.00)

Enyimba clearly dominates in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts score an average of 1.21 goals per home game while conceding merely 0.64 goals, giving them a positive +8 goal difference in home fixtures. Plateau United suffers from a disastrous away form with only a 7% win rate on the road, a 79% loss rate, and a goal difference of -15 in away matches. The visitors score an average of just 0.57 goals away from home while conceding 1.64 goals, and their losing streak in recent away fixtures is alarming. Despite Enyimba's weaker recent overall form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), the home advantage and Plateau United's dreadful away disposition strongly favor the hosts.

Enyimba vs Plateau United: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Enyimba played against Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Enyimba has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Plateau United 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. Plateau United scores 1.03 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's games and 41% of Plateau United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 45%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Plateau United has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.20 per game. Enyimba takes 6.3 shots per game, while Plateau United takes 9.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Enyimba leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Plateau United leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.55 after halftime.

When the teams score

Enyimba's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Plateau United, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

NPFL games average 1.87 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 clearly dominates in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts score an average of 1.21 goals per home game while conceding merely 0.64 goals, giving them a positive +8 goal difference in home fixtures. Plateau United suffers from a disastrous away form with only a 7% win rate on the road, a 79% loss rate, and a goal difference of -15 in away matches. The visitors score an average of just 0.57 goals away from home while conceding 1.64 goals, and their losing streak in recent away fixtures is alarming. Despite Enyimba's weaker recent overall form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), the home advantage and Plateau United's dreadful away disposition strongly favor the hosts.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

57Possession (%)43
EnyimbaPlateau United
13Shots3
EnyimbaPlateau United
3Shots on target0
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.46xG0.38
EnyimbaPlateau United
7Corners0
EnyimbaPlateau United
60Dangerous attacks24
EnyimbaPlateau United
-1Fouls-1
EnyimbaPlateau United
0Cards3
EnyimbaPlateau United

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

EnyimbaPlateau United
1Goals scored / game1.03
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.1Goals allowed / game1.07
EnyimbaPlateau United
37%Average possession39%
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.97Shots on target / game2.69
EnyimbaPlateau United

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

6.28Shots per game9.14
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.97Shots on target2.69
EnyimbaPlateau United
15.9%Shot conversion11.3%
EnyimbaPlateau United
37%Possession39%
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.2xG for1.42
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.35xG against1.3
EnyimbaPlateau United

Shooting quality

Enyimba: Counter-attackingPlateau United: Balanced
EnyimbaPlateau United
Accuracy (shots on target)31%29%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.190.16
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.510.38

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Plateau United is 350% better for: last-5 form.

0.4 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.8 pts / game - Plateau United

Enyimba
LLDDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
28% W31% D41% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-9-12
1.14 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-4-3
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
WDWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.12Opponent xG: 1.52BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 20%
Plateau United
WLWLW
Season result split
41% W10% D48% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-3-14
1.34 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-2-11
Last 5 away
1-2-2
DDWLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.62Opponent xG: 1.01BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 scoring profile: strong

Enyimba scores in 62% of games (18 of 29 meczów), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).

Plateau United scoring profile: strong

Plateau United scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)30
EnyimbaPlateau United
32Goals conceded (season)31
EnyimbaPlateau United
2.1Average goals per game2.1
EnyimbaPlateau United
3Goals scored (last 5)9
EnyimbaPlateau United
7Goals conceded (last 5)4
EnyimbaPlateau United

How often they score at least...

62%1 goal69%
EnyimbaPlateau United
28%2 goals24%
EnyimbaPlateau United
10%3 goals7%
EnyimbaPlateau United
0%4 goals3%
EnyimbaPlateau United

How often they concede at least...

66%1 goal66%
EnyimbaPlateau United
34%2 goals34%
EnyimbaPlateau United
10%3 goals3%
EnyimbaPlateau United
0%4 goals3%
EnyimbaPlateau United

* 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.

36%
League average

Goal patterns

24%BTTS at half-time21%
EnyimbaPlateau United
7%BTTS in both halves0%
EnyimbaPlateau United
17%Scored in both halves10%
EnyimbaPlateau United

BTTS and goal count

31%Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
EnyimbaPlateau United
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
EnyimbaPlateau United
60%BTTS - last 540%
EnyimbaPlateau United

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.

1st half

59%Min. 1 goal before half-time55%
EnyimbaPlateau United
28%Min. 2 goals before half-time24%
EnyimbaPlateau United
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time7%
EnyimbaPlateau United

2nd half

59%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%
EnyimbaPlateau United
41%Min. 2 goals after half-time38%
EnyimbaPlateau United
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
EnyimbaPlateau United

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Plateau United is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Enyimba · 1.31 pts / game - Plateau United

Enyimba - half-time state
14% leading59% draw28% trailing
Plateau United - half-time state
24% leading59% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.31
EnyimbaPlateau United
0.41Goals scored (1st half)0.48
EnyimbaPlateau United
0.52Goals conceded (1st half)0.38
EnyimbaPlateau United
0.93Average goals (1st half)0.86
EnyimbaPlateau United
55%Clean sheet before half-time62%
EnyimbaPlateau United
62%No goal before half-time62%
EnyimbaPlateau United

After half-time (2nd half)

1.17Points per game (2nd half)1.17
EnyimbaPlateau United
0.59Goals scored (2nd half)0.55
EnyimbaPlateau United
0.59Goals conceded (2nd half)0.69
EnyimbaPlateau United
1.17Average goals (2nd half)1.24
EnyimbaPlateau United
59%Clean sheet after half-time48%
EnyimbaPlateau United
59%No goal after half-time59%
EnyimbaPlateau United

Enyimba - second-half results

21% W55% D24% L
29
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
34
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Plateau United - second-half results

28% W34% D38% L
38
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
34
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.31
PPG before half-time
Lead holding171%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Enyimba - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.401.00
Goals scored / game0.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.6
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference-3-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Plateau United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.80
Goals scored / game1.00.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.41.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+3+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 0% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Enyimba
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
6
5
16-30
4
8
31-45
1
4
46-60
6
6
61-75
10
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Plateau United
ScoredConceded
6
3
0-15
5
2
16-30
3
6
31-45
7
7
46-60
4
6
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.10
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
112%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
43%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+43%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
43%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
12%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Enyimba

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
200%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.74
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
34% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
34%

Plateau United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
187%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.46
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).

Teams vs league

EnyimbaLigaPlateau United
Average goals per game 2.101.87 2.10
Both teams scored 45%36% 41%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 38%27% 45%
Clean sheets 34%38% 34%
Goal before half-time 59%62% 55%
Goal after half-time 59%60% 76%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.87
Average goals per game
36%
Both teams scored
27%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
38%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / game
0.55
Away goals / game
+140%
Home attack advantage
+58%
Home defensive advantage
+48%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
62%
1 goal
25%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
26%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
1%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Plateau UnitedRed cardJohn Amah
  2. Plateau UnitedSubstitutionOn: Bamidele AdeniyiOff: Vincent Temitope
  3. Plateau UnitedYellow cardBamidele Adeniyi
  4. Plateau UnitedSubstitutionOn: Pam MafengOff: Gideon Monday

Head-to-head

Record from Enyimba's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Plateau United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Plateau United
2 : 1
Enyimba

FAQ

What was the result of Enyimba vs Plateau United?

The NPFL match finished Enyimba 2:0 Plateau 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 Plateau United?

Enyimba score 1.00 goals per game on average and Plateau United 1.03. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's matches and 41% of Plateau United's.

What form are Enyimba and Plateau United in?

Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Plateau United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Plateau United?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Enyimba vs Plateau United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.