Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: match statistics
Ikorodu City holds a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 77% home wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent defense, conceding an average of only 0.15 goals per home game and keeping clean sheets in 85% of matches. Bayelsa United finds themselves in a difficult situation in 16th place with just 15% away wins and 46% losses, scoring an average of only 0.62 goals in away matches. The recent form of both teams over the last five matches also favors the hosts – Ikorodu has earned 1.8 points per game, while Bayelsa only 0.8. Additionally, xG statistics show that the hosts create significantly more chances (1.56 xG) than the visitors manage to generate away (1.03 xG), which, given Bayelsa's weak defense (1.23 goals conceded per match), should translate into a comfortable victory for the league leaders.
Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ikorodu City played against Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Ikorodu City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Bayelsa United has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Ikorodu City scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 0.58. Bayelsa United scores 0.85 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 1.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 27% of Ikorodu City's games and 50% of Bayelsa United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 15% and 27%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ikorodu City has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.27 per game. Ikorodu City takes 7.3 shots per game, while Bayelsa United takes 6.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Ikorodu City leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ikorodu City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 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 1.82 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Ikorodu City holds a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 77% home wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent defense, conceding an average of only 0.15 goals per home game and keeping clean sheets in 85% of matches. Bayelsa United finds themselves in a difficult situation in 16th place with just 15% away wins and 46% losses, scoring an average of only 0.62 goals in away matches. The recent form of both teams over the last five matches also favors the hosts – Ikorodu has earned 1.8 points per game, while Bayelsa only 0.8. Additionally, xG statistics show that the hosts create significantly more chances (1.56 xG) than the visitors manage to generate away (1.03 xG), which, given Bayelsa's weak defense (1.23 goals conceded per match), should translate into a comfortable victory for the league leaders.
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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
| Ikorodu City | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.45 |
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.
Ikorodu City is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Ikorodu City · 0.8 pts / game - 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.
Ikorodu City is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Ikorodu City · 0.85 goals / game - Bayelsa United
Ikorodu City is 86% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.58 goals / game - Ikorodu City · 1.08 goals / game - Bayelsa United
Ikorodu City scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Bayelsa United scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 62% (16 of 26 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 - Ikorodu City
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.
Ikorodu City is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Ikorodu City · 1.15 pts / game - Bayelsa United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ikorodu City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Ikorodu City
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
| Ikorodu City | Liga | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.54 | 1.82 | • 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 15% | 26% | • 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 39% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 62% | 59% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 38% | 59% | • 58% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Ikorodu City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bayelsa United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
The NPFL match finished Ikorodu City 1:1 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 Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Ikorodu City score 0.96 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.85. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Ikorodu City's matches and 50% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Ikorodu City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bayelsa United 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.