Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes: match statistics
Plateau United boasts impressive home form with a 71% win rate and a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last five matches, scoring 8 goals, which indicates good offensive form. Niger Tornadoes struggle severely in away matches - just a 7% win rate, 79% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors have failed to secure a victory in their last five outings, scoring only 2 goals and conceding 6. Additionally, Niger Tornadoes fail to score in 64% of their away games, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (57% clean sheets), significantly limits their chances of a favorable result. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Plateau United, who should capitalize on their home turf.
Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Plateau United play Niger Tornadoes in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Plateau United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Niger Tornadoes: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Plateau United scores 1.03 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Niger Tornadoes scores 0.97 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Plateau United 39%, Niger Tornadoes 26%. Over 2.5: Plateau United 39%, Niger Tornadoes 32%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Niger Tornadoes has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.38. Plateau United: 9.2 shots per match, Niger Tornadoes: 8.9.
Match halves
Plateau United: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.61. Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Plateau United: 46-60 (9 goals). Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Plateau United boasts impressive home form with a 71% win rate and a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last five matches, scoring 8 goals, which indicates good offensive form. Niger Tornadoes struggle severely in away matches - just a 7% win rate, 79% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors have failed to secure a victory in their last five outings, scoring only 2 goals and conceding 6. Additionally, Niger Tornadoes fail to score in 64% of their away games, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (57% clean sheets), significantly limits their chances of a favorable result. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Plateau United, who should capitalize on their home turf.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Plateau United | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Niger Tornadoes is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Plateau United · 1.2 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes
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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.03 goals / match - Plateau United · 0.97 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - Plateau United · 0.95 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes
Plateau United scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 45% (17 of 38 matches).
Niger Tornadoes scores in 58% of matches (22 of 38 matches), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Plateau United
Over / Under — Niger Tornadoes
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 18% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 34%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Plateau United
Niger Tornadoes
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.08 | 2.02 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | • 39% | 38% | ▼ 26% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 39% | 34% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 32% | 37% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 66% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Plateau United 0 - 0 - 1 Niger Tornadoes. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes?
The NPFL match finished Plateau United 3:0 Niger Tornadoes. 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 Niger Tornadoes?
Plateau United score 1.03 goals per game on average and Niger Tornadoes 0.97. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Plateau United's matches and 26% of Niger Tornadoes's.
What form are Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes in?
Over the last 5 games Plateau United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Niger Tornadoes 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes?
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.