Nigeria - NPFLEnyimba International StadiumData current as of October 15, 2026

Ikorodu City vs Kwara United: match statistics

Ikorodu City crest
Ikorodu City
2 : 0half-time 2:0
Kwara United crest
Kwara United

Ikorodu City vs Kwara United: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Ikorodu City played against Kwara United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Enyimba International Stadium. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Ikorodu City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Kwara United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Ikorodu City scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.00. Kwara United scores 1.29 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.41 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 43% of Ikorodu City's games and 43% of Kwara United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 57%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Ikorodu City has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 0.57 per game. Ikorodu City takes 7.4 shots per game, while Kwara United takes -0.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Ikorodu City leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Kwara United leads at halftime in 14% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Ikorodu City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Kwara United, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

NPFL games average 2.41 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.50 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

Ikorodu City are the favorites at home: they have won 2 of their 3 home matches and remain unbeaten, while Kwara United have lost all 3 of their away games. The hosts average 1.67 goals scored and just 0.33 conceded at home, while the visitors have yet to score a single goal on the road. The difference in chance quality is reflected in the xG figures: 1.55 for Ikorodu City at home compared with 0.57 for Kwara United away. The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches overall, compared with just 1 win for the hosts, but their run of 3 consecutive away defeats weighs against them turning things around in this fixture.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal against both teams scoring comes from Kwara United’s away matches: they average 0 goals scored, have failed to score in 100% of these games, and their average xG is just 0.57. Ikorodu City average 2.25 goals at home, suggesting the away side are more likely to fail to score than the match is to end goalless. However, Kwara have averaged 1.6 goals across their last 5 matches overall, so BTTS - Yes cannot be ruled out. Even so, both teams scored in only 40% of Kwara’s matches and 20% of Ikorodu’s matches over the same period, making BTTS - No the stronger pick.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Ikorodu City average 2.25 goals scored at home, but have managed just 0.6 goals per game across their last 5 matches, weakening the case for a high-scoring game. Kwara United have yet to score away from home, with an average xG of 0.57, so a significant contribution from the visitors to the total goals is difficult to expect. Signals around the lower goal lines are mixed: all of Ikorodu City's home matches have gone Over 2.5 goals, while none of Kwara United's away matches have gone Over 1.5 goals. The 3.5 line offers a greater margin for this uncertainty: 75% of the hosts' home matches and 100% of the visitors' away matches finished Under it, with the forecast pointing to 2.25 goals in total.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal is a draw at half-time followed by an Ikorodu City win at full-time. In their last five matches across all venues, the hosts were level at the break three times and Kwara United twice, making a closely contested first half a realistic prospect. The case for a later turnaround is supported by the hosts’ home record: an average of 2.25 goals scored per match and a 75% win rate, compared with the visitors’ 0 goals and 0% win rate away from home. Ikorodu City averaged 1.75 goals after half-time and won the second half in 100% of their home matches, while Kwara United failed to score after the break in any of their away matches. Confidence in the pick is tempered by form across all venues in the last five matches: the visitors averaged 1.6 goals, while the hosts averaged 0.6, so X/1 has the highest probability, though it is not an overwhelmingly likely outcome.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

63Possession (%)37
Ikorodu CityKwara United
13Shots4
Ikorodu CityKwara United
6Shots on target2
Ikorodu CityKwara United
1.77xG0.79
Ikorodu CityKwara United
6Corners2
Ikorodu CityKwara United
72Dangerous attacks53
Ikorodu CityKwara United
15Fouls22
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0Cards0
Ikorodu CityKwara United

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.

Ikorodu CityKwara United
1.14Goals scored / game1.29
Ikorodu CityKwara United
1Goals allowed / game1
Ikorodu CityKwara United
35%Average possession11%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
3.14Shots on target / game-0.57
Ikorodu CityKwara United

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

7.43Shots per game-0.29
Ikorodu CityKwara United
3.14Shots on target-0.57
Ikorodu CityKwara United
15.4%Shot conversion-450%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
35%Possession11%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
1.48xG for0.57
Ikorodu CityKwara United
1.11xG against1.65
Ikorodu CityKwara United

Shooting quality

Ikorodu City: Counter-attackingKwara United: Balanced
Ikorodu CityKwara United
Accuracy (shots on target)42%0%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.200.00
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.360.00

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.

Kwara United is 80% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Ikorodu City · 1.8 pts / game - Kwara United

Ikorodu City
DLWDL
Season result split
29% W43% D29% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-3-2
1.29 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-1-0
Last 5 at home
2-1-0
WDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.12BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Kwara United
WLWLW
Season result split
43% W14% D43% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-3
1.43 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-3
Last 5 away
0-0-3
LLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 0.00Opponent xG: 0.00BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Kwara United is 13% better for: goals scored per game.

1.14 goals / game - Ikorodu City · 1.29 goals / game - Kwara United

Ikorodu City scoring profile: strong

Ikorodu City scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Kwara United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).

Kwara United scoring profile: mixed

Kwara United scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).

8Goals scored (season)9
Ikorodu CityKwara United
7Goals conceded (season)7
Ikorodu CityKwara United
2.14Average goals per game2.29
Ikorodu CityKwara United
3Goals scored (last 5)7
Ikorodu CityKwara United
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
Ikorodu CityKwara United

How often they score at least...

57%1 goal57%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
43%2 goals57%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
14%3 goals14%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0%4 goals0%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

How often they concede at least...

57%1 goal86%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
43%2 goals14%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0%3 goals0%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0%4 goals0%
Ikorodu CityKwara 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.

46%
League average

Goal patterns

29%BTTS at half-time14%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
29%Scored in both halves29%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
20%BTTS - last 540%
Ikorodu CityKwara 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

57%Min. 1 goal before half-time86%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
43%Min. 2 goals before half-time29%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
29%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

2nd half

57%Min. 1 goal after half-time71%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
14%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

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 141% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.71 pts / game - Ikorodu City · 0.71 pts / game - Kwara United

Ikorodu City - half-time state
43% leading43% draw14% trailing
Kwara United - half-time state
14% leading29% draw57% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.71Points per game (1st half)0.71
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0.71Goals scored (1st half)0.29
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0.57Goals conceded (1st half)0.86
Ikorodu CityKwara United
1.29Average goals (1st half)1.14
Ikorodu CityKwara United
57%Clean sheet before half-time29%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
57%No goal before half-time71%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

After half-time (2nd half)

1.29Points per game (2nd half)2
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0.43Goals scored (2nd half)1
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0.43Goals conceded (2nd half)0.14
Ikorodu CityKwara United
0.86Average goals (2nd half)1.14
Ikorodu CityKwara United
71%Clean sheet after half-time86%
Ikorodu CityKwara United
57%No goal after half-time43%
Ikorodu CityKwara United

Ikorodu City - second-half results

29% W43% D29% L
12
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding67%

Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Kwara United - second-half results

57% W29% D14% L
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
14
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding307%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Ikorodu City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.20
Goals scored / game0.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game0.60.8
1 goal40%40%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Kwara United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.002.00
Goals scored / game0.41.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.2
Average goals per game1.01.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* 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.

Ikorodu City
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
2
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
2
0
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Kwara United
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
0
3
16-30
1
0
31-45
3
0
46-60
2
1
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.21
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
43%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-77%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
32%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
18%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Ikorodu City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.37
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
68%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
135%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.29
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

Kwara United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-1.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.37
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.
+0.72
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.65
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
174%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
60%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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 CityLigaKwara United
Average goals per game▼ 2.142.41▼ 2.29
Both teams scored▼ 43%46%▼ 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 43%41%▲ 57%
Clean sheets▲ 43%34%▼ 14%
Goal before half-time▼ 57%70%▲ 86%
Goal after half-time▼ 57%70%• 71%

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

2.41
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
41%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.67
Home goals / game
0.74
Away goals / game
+126%
Home attack advantage
+56%
Home defensive advantage
+51%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

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

Home team

Substitutes

1Itodo Christian Ochemeon 1'
3King Lighton 1'
8Moses Badaon 1'

Away team

Starting lineup

2Ali Ferinyaro
4Philip Felix Ozor
5Onyeure Uche
8Gidado Toheeb9Jerry Alex
11Sani Muhammed
12jaguar Uche Ogbonnaya14Nnamdi Anthony
17Abdulsalam Abdulsalam
32Martins Augustine Owolijah
35Stanley Victor

Substitutes

1Suraj Ayeleso Olayiwolaon 1'
7Gideon Chukwuon 1'
10Mohammed Alaoon 1'18Adeshina Gataon 1'20Gabriel Abutuon 1'
25Peace Dewanon 1'
26Olaniyi Saheedon 1'
29Thomas Samsonon 1'
31Opeyemi Quduson 1'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Ikorodu CityGoalElijah Onyeuche Ujunwa

Head-to-head

Record from Ikorodu City's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kwara United. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Ikorodu City
1 : 0
Kwara United
Kwara United
0 : 0
Ikorodu City

FAQ

What was the result of Ikorodu City vs Kwara United?

The NPFL match finished Ikorodu City 2:0 Kwara United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Ikorodu City and Kwara United?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ikorodu City won 1, Kwara United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Ikorodu City vs Kwara United?

Ikorodu City score 1.14 goals per game on average and Kwara United 1.29. The NPFL average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Ikorodu City's matches and 43% of Kwara United's.

What form are Ikorodu City and Kwara United in?

Over the last 5 games Ikorodu City have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Kwara United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ikorodu City vs Kwara United?

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.