Katsina United vs Abia Warriors: match statistics
Katsina United displays impressive home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6) at their stadium. The hosts average 1.18 goals per home game with only 27% of matches failing to score, indicating solid offensive efficiency. Abia Warriors, despite a higher table position (4th place), show significant problems in away matches – 55% losses, 0% draws, and only 0.64 goals scored on average away from home. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-3) and high FTS% (45%) confirm their difficulties in scoring on the road. Considering Katsina United's home advantage and Abia Warriors' poor away form, the hosts have a realistic chance of securing three points, although the visitors' experience and overall form (1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches) could make this a tight encounter.
Katsina United vs Abia Warriors: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Katsina United played against Abia Warriors in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Katsina United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Abia Warriors has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Katsina United scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 0.87. Abia Warriors scores 0.87 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Katsina United's games and 26% of Abia Warriors's. The Over 2.5 rates are 13% and 13%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Abia Warriors has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.12 per game. Katsina United takes 4.1 shots per game, while Abia Warriors takes 7.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Katsina United leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.35 goals per game after halftime. Abia Warriors leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Katsina United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Abia Warriors, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Katsina United displays impressive home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6) at their stadium. The hosts average 1.18 goals per home game with only 27% of matches failing to score, indicating solid offensive efficiency. Abia Warriors, despite a higher table position (4th place), show significant problems in away matches – 55% losses, 0% draws, and only 0.64 goals scored on average away from home. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-3) and high FTS% (45%) confirm their difficulties in scoring on the road. Considering Katsina United's home advantage and Abia Warriors' poor away form, the hosts have a realistic chance of securing three points, although the visitors' experience and overall form (1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches) could make this a tight encounter.
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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
| Katsina United | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.27 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.62 | 0.36 |
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.
Abia Warriors is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.6 pts / game - Abia Warriors
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.
Abia Warriors is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Katsina United · 0.87 goals / game - Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.87 goals / game - Katsina United · 0.65 goals / game - Abia Warriors
Katsina United scores in 52% of games (12 of 23 meczów), while Abia Warriors keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 meczów).
Abia Warriors scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 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 - Katsina United
Over / Under - Abia Warriors
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.
Katsina United is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.39 pts / game - Abia Warriors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Abia Warriors - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 48%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Katsina United
Abia Warriors
* 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
| Katsina United | Liga | Abia Warriors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.65 | 1.83 | ▼ 1.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 36% | ▼ 26% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 38% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 60% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 70% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Katsina United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Abia Warriors. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Katsina United vs Abia Warriors?
The NPFL match finished Katsina United 2:0 Abia Warriors. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Katsina United vs Abia Warriors?
Katsina United score 0.78 goals per game on average and Abia Warriors 0.87. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Katsina United's matches and 26% of Abia Warriors's.
What form are Katsina United and Abia Warriors in?
Over the last 5 games Katsina United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Abia Warriors 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Katsina United vs Abia Warriors?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Katsina United vs Abia Warriors: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.