Katsina United vs Enyimba: match statistics
Katsina United vs Enyimba: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Katsina United played against Enyimba in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Katsina United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Enyimba has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Katsina United scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.29. Enyimba scores 1.29 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Katsina United's games and 43% of Enyimba's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 43%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Enyimba has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.08 per game. Katsina United takes 1.6 shots per game, while Enyimba takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Katsina United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Enyimba leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Katsina United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Enyimba, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 45% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 have won 2 of their 3 home games so far and remain unbeaten, while Enyimba have recorded 2 defeats and a draw away from home. The hosts average 1.33 goals scored and 0.67 conceded at home, whereas the visitors manage just 0.33 goals scored and concede 1.33 on the road. Enyimba have failed to score in 67% of their away matches, despite averaging 1.23 xG away from home, pointing to a problem with converting chances. They also allow opponents chances worth an average of 2.29 xG, suggesting their defense may struggle to keep a clean sheet. Katsina have picked up 8 points in their last 5 matches, compared with Enyimba's 7, so home advantage tips the balance in favor of a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest case for BTTS - No is Enyimba’s away scoring record: they average just 0.33 goals and have failed to score in 67% of such matches. Katsina United average 2.0 goals and 2.17 xG at home, making the visitors failing to score more likely than the hosts. The season-long BTTS rates are 50% for Katsina and 33% for Enyimba, which also offers no strong signal in favor of BTTS - Yes. The visitors’ recent form adds some uncertainty—they have averaged 1.6 goals from 1.92 xG across their last five matches—but their away scoring record remains the decisive reason to doubt that both teams will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Katsina United average 2.0 goals at home and generate an xG of 2.17, while Enyimba concede an average of 1.33 goals away, giving the hosts the clearer attacking edge. However, the visitors score just 0.33 goals per away match and have failed to score in 67% of those games, limiting the likelihood of both teams contributing to a high-scoring game. Katsina’s last five matches have averaged 2.0 goals, compared with 2.8 in Enyimba’s; during this period, Over 2.5 goals landed in 20% and 40% of their matches, respectively. None of Enyimba’s away matches went Over 3.5 goals, although this line was surpassed in 50% of Katsina’s home games, so backing it is not without risk. With a projected total of 2.50 goals, Under 3.5 goals is the stronger option, even if the hosts score twice again.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Katsina United led at the break in 3 of 4 home matches, while Enyimba were trailing at half-time in 2 of 3 away fixtures, pointing to the hosts taking an early lead. At home, Katsina average 1.25 first-half goals, whereas Enyimba have yet to score before the break in an away match. The hosts’ advantage is also evident in chance creation: their average xG is 2.17 compared with 1.23 for the visitors, and they average 8.75 shots on target compared with 3.5. Enyimba’s away scoring average of just 0.33 goals per match, along with their failure to score in 67% of those games, supports the hosts holding on to their lead. However, recent form regardless of venue tempers confidence in the pick: Enyimba led at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, so despite Katsina’s advantage, the 1/1 scenario is not a foregone conclusion.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 53% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.69 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.00 | 0.22 |
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.
Katsina United is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.4 pts / game - Enyimba
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Katsina United · 1.29 goals / game - Enyimba
Katsina United is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Katsina United · 1.43 goals / game - Enyimba
Katsina United scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Enyimba scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
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 - Enyimba
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.
Enyimba is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.43 pts / game - Enyimba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. 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.
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Katsina United
Enyimba
* 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 | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.14 | 2.36 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 45% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 41% | ▲ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 70% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 70% | • 71% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Katsina United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Enyimba. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Katsina United vs Enyimba?
The NPFL match finished Katsina United 4:2 Enyimba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Katsina United and Enyimba?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Katsina United won 1, Enyimba won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Katsina United vs Enyimba?
Katsina United score 0.86 goals per game on average and Enyimba 1.29. The NPFL average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Katsina United's matches and 43% of Enyimba's.
What form are Katsina United and Enyimba in?
Over the last 5 games Katsina United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Enyimba 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Katsina United vs Enyimba?
The statistical background for Katsina United vs Enyimba — 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.