Katsina United vs Shooting Stars: match statistics
Katsina United show a decided advantage in home matches with a 53% win rate and an impressive +8 goal difference at home. The hosts average 1.13 goals scored per match at home, with just 0.6 goals conceded, which translates to a 53% clean sheet rate. Shooting Stars display very poor away form with only a 13% win rate, 67% losses, and a negative -16 goal difference in away matches. The visitors average just 0.4 goals scored in away matches and fail to keep a clean sheet in 87% of games, making them highly vulnerable to losses. The recent form of both teams (1 PPG for the hosts vs 1.8 PPG for the visitors) does not change the fact that Katsina United at their home ground are decidedly stronger than Shooting Stars away. xG analysis also supports the hosts, who generate better expected goals values in home matches than the visitors in away fixtures.
Katsina United vs Shooting Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Katsina United played against Shooting Stars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Katsina United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Shooting Stars has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Katsina United scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 0.86. Shooting Stars scores 1.07 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Katsina United's games and 40% of Shooting Stars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 33%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shooting Stars has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.08 per game. Katsina United takes 3.2 shots per game, while Shooting Stars takes 6.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Katsina United leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Shooting Stars leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Katsina United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Shooting Stars, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.87 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 show a decided advantage in home matches with a 53% win rate and an impressive +8 goal difference at home. The hosts average 1.13 goals scored per match at home, with just 0.6 goals conceded, which translates to a 53% clean sheet rate. Shooting Stars display very poor away form with only a 13% win rate, 67% losses, and a negative -16 goal difference in away matches. The visitors average just 0.4 goals scored in away matches and fail to keep a clean sheet in 87% of games, making them highly vulnerable to losses. The recent form of both teams (1 PPG for the hosts vs 1.8 PPG for the visitors) does not change the fact that Katsina United at their home ground are decidedly stronger than Shooting Stars away. xG analysis also supports the hosts, who generate better expected goals values in home matches than the visitors in away fixtures.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.92 | 0.54 |
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.
Shooting Stars is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Katsina United · 1.8 pts / game - Shooting Stars
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.
Shooting Stars is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
0.79 goals / game - Katsina United · 1.07 goals / game - Shooting Stars
Katsina United is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.86 goals / game - Katsina United · 1.1 goals / game - Shooting Stars
Katsina United scores in 55% of games (16 of 29 meczów), while Shooting Stars keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 meczów).
Shooting Stars scores in 63% of games (19 of 30 meczów), while Katsina United keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Shooting Stars
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Katsina United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 34%. 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.
Shooting Stars - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Shooting Stars
* 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 | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.66 | 1.87 | ▲ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 36% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 34% | 38% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Katsina United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Shooting Stars. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Katsina United vs Shooting Stars?
The NPFL match finished Katsina United 1:0 Shooting Stars. 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 Shooting Stars?
Katsina United score 0.79 goals per game on average and Shooting Stars 1.07. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Katsina United's matches and 40% of Shooting Stars's.
What form are Katsina United and Shooting Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Katsina United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Shooting Stars 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Katsina United vs Shooting Stars?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Katsina United vs Shooting Stars: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.