Niger Tornadoes vs Barau: match statistics
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Niger Tornadoes vs Barau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Niger Tornadoes plays Barau in NPFL (Nigeria). The game is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Venue: Ilorin Township Stadium.
Recent form
Niger Tornadoes has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Barau has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Niger Tornadoes scores 0.90 goals per game and allows 0.80. Barau scores 1.30 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Niger Tornadoes's games and 60% of Barau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 40%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barau has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.72 per game. Niger Tornadoes takes 9.9 shots per game, while Barau takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Niger Tornadoes leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Barau leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Niger Tornadoes's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Barau, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Barau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Niger Tornadoes · 0.6 pts / game - Barau
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.
Barau is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
0.9 goals / game - Niger Tornadoes · 1.3 goals / game - Barau
Niger Tornadoes is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Niger Tornadoes · 1.1 goals / game - Barau
Niger Tornadoes scores in 60% of games (6 of 10 games), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
Barau scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 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 - Niger Tornadoes
Over / Under - Barau
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.
Barau is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Niger Tornadoes · 1.6 pts / game - Barau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Niger Tornadoes
Barau
* 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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Barau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.70 | 2.35 | • 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 46% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 41% | • 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 34% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Niger Tornadoes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Barau. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Niger Tornadoes and Barau play?
Niger Tornadoes face Barau on October 30, 2026 in NPFL at Ilorin Township Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Niger Tornadoes and Barau?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Niger Tornadoes won 1, Barau won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Niger Tornadoes vs Barau?
Niger Tornadoes score 0.90 goals per game on average and Barau 1.30. The NPFL average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Niger Tornadoes's matches and 60% of Barau's.
What form are Niger Tornadoes and Barau in?
Over the last 5 games Niger Tornadoes have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Barau 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Niger Tornadoes vs Barau?
The statistical background for Niger Tornadoes vs Barau — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.