Plateau United vs Bayelsa United: match statistics
Plateau United boasts an impressive home form with a 73% win rate and only 20% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.47 goals per match at home while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to a solid defense. Bayelsa United performs very poorly on the road – just a 13% win rate, 47% losses, and an average of only 0.6 goals scored away. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts: 1.62 xG for Plateau United in home matches compared to a mere 1.01 xG for Bayelsa away. The positive home goal difference of the hosts (+14) contrasted with the visitors' negative away goal difference (-9) confirms Plateau United's clear advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a certain victory for the home side in this fixture.
Plateau United vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Plateau United played against Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Plateau United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Bayelsa United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Plateau United scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.10. Bayelsa United scores 0.87 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Plateau United's games and 50% of Bayelsa United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 27%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plateau United has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.24 per game. Plateau United takes 8.9 shots per game, while Bayelsa United takes 6.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Plateau United leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Bayelsa United leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Plateau United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Bayelsa United, it is minutes 16-30 (6 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Plateau United boasts an impressive home form with a 73% win rate and only 20% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.47 goals per match at home while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to a solid defense. Bayelsa United performs very poorly on the road – just a 13% win rate, 47% losses, and an average of only 0.6 goals scored away. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts: 1.62 xG for Plateau United in home matches compared to a mere 1.01 xG for Bayelsa away. The positive home goal difference of the hosts (+14) contrasted with the visitors' negative away goal difference (-9) confirms Plateau United's clear advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a certain victory for the home side in this fixture.
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
| Plateau United | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.44 |
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.
Bayelsa United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Plateau United · 1.6 pts / game - Bayelsa 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 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Plateau United · 0.87 goals / game - Bayelsa United
Bayelsa United is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Plateau United · 1.03 goals / game - Bayelsa United
Plateau United scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
Bayelsa United scores in 63% of games (19 of 30 meczów), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 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 - Plateau United
Over / Under - Bayelsa United
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)
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 40%. 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.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Plateau United
Bayelsa United
* 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
| Plateau United | Liga | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.10 | 1.87 | • 1.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 43% | 28% | • 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 38% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Plateau United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bayelsa United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
The NPFL match finished Plateau United 1:0 Bayelsa United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
Plateau United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.87. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Plateau United's matches and 50% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Plateau United and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Plateau United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bayelsa United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
The statistical background for Plateau United vs Bayelsa United — 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.