Nasarawa United vs Enyimba: match statistics
Nasarawa United demonstrates impressive home form with a 73% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, averaging 1.36 goals scored while conceding just 0.45 per game. Enyimba, on the other hand, struggles heavily on the road—only 9% away wins, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have lost four of their last five away matches, averaging only 0.82 goals scored against 1.55 conceded. The significant gap in quality, possession (57% vs 46%), and expected goals (2.15 xG vs 0.83 xG) further speaks to the hosts' clear advantage. Given Nasarawa United's leadership position and Enyimba's poor away disposition, a home victory is the most likely outcome.
Nasarawa United vs Enyimba: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nasarawa United played against Enyimba in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Nasarawa United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Enyimba has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Nasarawa United scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 0.73. Enyimba scores 1.09 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 1.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Nasarawa United's games and 41% of Enyimba's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 45%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nasarawa United has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.18 per game. Nasarawa United takes 9.0 shots per game, while Enyimba takes 7.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nasarawa United leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Enyimba leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nasarawa United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Enyimba, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.85 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Nasarawa United demonstrates impressive home form with a 73% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, averaging 1.36 goals scored while conceding just 0.45 per game. Enyimba, on the other hand, struggles heavily on the road—only 9% away wins, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have lost four of their last five away matches, averaging only 0.82 goals scored against 1.55 conceded. The significant gap in quality, possession (57% vs 46%), and expected goals (2.15 xG vs 0.83 xG) further speaks to the hosts' clear advantage. Given Nasarawa United's leadership position and Enyimba's poor away disposition, a home victory is the most likely outcome.
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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
| Nasarawa United | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.47 |
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.
Nasarawa United is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Nasarawa United · 0.8 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 15% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Nasarawa United · 1.09 goals / game - Enyimba
Nasarawa United is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.73 goals / game - Nasarawa United · 1.09 goals / game - Enyimba
Nasarawa United scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Enyimba scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Nasarawa United keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 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 - Nasarawa 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.
Nasarawa United is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Nasarawa United · 1.14 pts / game - Enyimba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nasarawa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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
Nasarawa 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
| Nasarawa United | Liga | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.68 | 1.85 | ▲ 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 36% | ▲ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▲ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 38% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | ▼ 55% |
^ 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 Nasarawa United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Enyimba. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
The NPFL match finished Nasarawa United 1:0 Enyimba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
Nasarawa United score 0.95 goals per game on average and Enyimba 1.09. The NPFL average is 1.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Nasarawa United's matches and 41% of Enyimba's.
What form are Nasarawa United and Enyimba in?
Over the last 5 games Nasarawa United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Enyimba 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.