NEC vs Express: match statistics
NEC are displaying significantly better home form with a 33% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +1, averaging 1.33 goals per match. Express have not won a single away match this season (0% Win%), and their away form is disastrous with a 'ldddlll' streak and a -8 goal difference. The hosts average 1.33 goals at home, while the visitors score only 0.29 goals per away match and fail to score in 71% of their away games. Furthermore, Express have gained only 3 points in their last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), conceding a worrying 9 goals, which confirms their poor run of form. NEC, with 54% possession and superior xG statistics (1.76 vs 1.2), should control the proceedings and secure all three points in front of their home crowd.
NEC vs Express: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC played against Express in Uganda Premier League (Uganda). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
NEC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Express has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Express scores 1.00 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.32 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of NEC's games and 29% of Express's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 43%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.30 per game. NEC takes 9.4 shots per game, while Express takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Express leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Express, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Uganda Premier League games average 2.32 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
NEC are displaying significantly better home form with a 33% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +1, averaging 1.33 goals per match. Express have not won a single away match this season (0% Win%), and their away form is disastrous with a 'ldddlll' streak and a -8 goal difference. The hosts average 1.33 goals at home, while the visitors score only 0.29 goals per away match and fail to score in 71% of their away games. Furthermore, Express have gained only 3 points in their last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), conceding a worrying 9 goals, which confirms their poor run of form. NEC, with 54% possession and superior xG statistics (1.76 vs 1.2), should control the proceedings and secure all three points in front of their home crowd.
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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
| NEC | Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
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.
NEC is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - NEC · 0.6 pts / game - Express
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.
NEC is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - NEC · 1.21 goals / game - Express
NEC scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 games), while Express keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 games).
Express scores in 43% of games (6 of 14 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 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 - NEC
Over / Under - Express
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.
NEC is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - NEC · 1.29 pts / game - Express
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Express - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
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* 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 (Uganda Premier League).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.32 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 43% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 41% | ▲ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 34% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▲ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▲ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of NEC vs Express?
The Uganda Premier League match finished NEC 0:0 Express. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Express?
NEC score 1.00 goals per game on average and Express 1.00. The Uganda Premier League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 57% of NEC's matches and 29% of Express's.
What form are NEC and Express in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Express 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Express?
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.