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
Key match information
Katsina United play Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 22 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Katsina United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Plateau United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Katsina United scores 0.86 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Plateau United scores 1.03 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Katsina United 30%, Plateau United 39%. Over 2.5: Katsina United 22%, Plateau United 39%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Plateau United has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.08. Katsina United: 2.6 shots per match, Plateau United: 9.2.
Match halves
Katsina United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.41. Plateau United: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Katsina United: 31-45+ (8 goals). Plateau United: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Katsina United | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 20% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.42 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.69 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Katsina United is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Katsina United · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Plateau United is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
0.86 goals / match - Katsina United · 1.03 goals / match - Plateau United
Katsina United is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Katsina United · 1.05 goals / match - Plateau United
Katsina United scores in 54% of matches (20 of 37 matches), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
Plateau United scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (13 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Katsina United
Over / Under — Plateau United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Katsina United · 1.21 pts / match - Plateau United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Katsina United
Plateau United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 1.81 | 2.02 | • 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 38% | • 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 34% | ▲ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 35% | 37% | ▼ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 49% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 73% | 64% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Katsina United 1 - 0 - 0 Plateau United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 1.03. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Katsina United's matches and 39% of Plateau United's.
What form are Katsina United and Plateau United in?
Over the last 5 games Katsina United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Plateau United 1-1-3 (0.80 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.