Katsina United vs Plateau United: match statistics
Katsina United presents decisively better home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+6), whereas Plateau United has not won any away match this season (0% victories) and holds a disastrous -14 record in away games. The hosts have won three of their last five home matches, confirming their solidity on their own turf. Plateau United concedes an average of 1.9 goals per away match and has recorded zero clean sheets, which, combined with Katsina's efficiency (1.3 goals average at home), gives the hosts a clear advantage. A streak of nine consecutive away defeats for Plateau United and 50% of matches without scoring a goal further diminish the visitors' chances. All statistics point to a certain victory for Katsina United, although Plateau's league experience might prevent the hosts from winning by a large margin.
Katsina United vs Plateau United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Katsina United played against Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on January 22, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Katsina United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Plateau United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Katsina United scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 0.90. Plateau United scores 0.81 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 1.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Katsina United's games and 38% of Plateau United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 38%, 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, 1.33 to 1.06 per game. Katsina United takes 4.0 shots per game, while Plateau United takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Katsina United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Plateau United leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Katsina United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Plateau United, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.84 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
Katsina United presents decisively better home form with 60% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+6), whereas Plateau United has not won any away match this season (0% victories) and holds a disastrous -14 record in away games. The hosts have won three of their last five home matches, confirming their solidity on their own turf. Plateau United concedes an average of 1.9 goals per away match and has recorded zero clean sheets, which, combined with Katsina's efficiency (1.3 goals average at home), gives the hosts a clear advantage. A streak of nine consecutive away defeats for Plateau United and 50% of matches without scoring a goal further diminish the visitors' chances. All statistics point to a certain victory for Katsina United, although Plateau's league experience might prevent the hosts from winning by a large margin.
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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 | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.75 | 0.33 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Katsina United · 1 pts / game - Plateau 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.
Katsina United is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Katsina United · 0.81 goals / game - Plateau United
Katsina United is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Katsina United · 1.19 goals / game - Plateau United
Katsina United scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 games), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 games).
Plateau United scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 games), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Plateau 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.
Katsina United is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.05 pts / game - Plateau United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. 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.
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| 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 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Plateau 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
| Katsina United | Liga | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.76 | 1.84 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 36% | ▲ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 59% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Record from Katsina United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Plateau United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Katsina United vs Plateau United?
The NPFL match finished Katsina United 0:0 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 Katsina United vs Plateau United?
Katsina United score 0.86 goals per game on average and Plateau United 0.81. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Katsina United's matches and 38% of Plateau United's.
What form are Katsina United and Plateau United in?
Over the last 5 games Katsina United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Plateau United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Katsina United vs Plateau United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Katsina United vs Plateau United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.