Warri Wolves vs Barau: match statistics
Warri Wolves display significantly better home form with 38% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +5 on their own ground. The hosts score an average of 1 goal per match in home games with an xG of 1.69, indicating solid offensive efficiency. Conversely, Barau performs very poorly on the road – with just 8% away wins, averaging only 0.33 goals per match, and failing to score in 83% of games. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-10) and significantly lower xG (1.01) compared to Warri Wolves confirm the hosts' advantage. Although Barau's recent form is better (1.8 PPG), their catastrophic away statistics point towards a Warri Wolves victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' high defensive efficiency (62% clean sheets).
Warri Wolves vs Barau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Warri Wolves played against Barau in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Warri Wolves has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Barau has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Warri Wolves scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.00. Barau scores 0.84 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Warri Wolves's games and 32% of Barau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 20%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Warri Wolves has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.39 per game. Warri Wolves takes 5.5 shots per game, while Barau takes 6.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Warri Wolves leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Barau leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Warri Wolves's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Barau, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NPFL games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Warri Wolves display significantly better home form with 38% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +5 on their own ground. The hosts score an average of 1 goal per match in home games with an xG of 1.69, indicating solid offensive efficiency. Conversely, Barau performs very poorly on the road – with just 8% away wins, averaging only 0.33 goals per match, and failing to score in 83% of games. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-10) and significantly lower xG (1.01) compared to Warri Wolves confirm the hosts' advantage. Although Barau's recent form is better (1.8 PPG), their catastrophic away statistics point towards a Warri Wolves victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' high defensive efficiency (62% clean sheets).
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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
| Warri Wolves | Barau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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.
Barau is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Warri Wolves · 1.8 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.
Warri Wolves is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Warri Wolves · 0.84 goals / game - Barau
Barau is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Warri Wolves · 0.92 goals / game - Barau
Warri Wolves scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Barau scores in 44% of games (11 of 25 meczów), while Warri Wolves keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 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 - Warri Wolves
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Warri Wolves · 1.12 pts / game - Barau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Warri Wolves - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% 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 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). 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
Warri Wolves
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
| Warri Wolves | Liga | Barau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 1.96 | 1.83 | • 1.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 38% | 36% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 38% | ▼ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 62% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 60% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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.
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Record from Warri Wolves's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Barau. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Warri Wolves vs Barau?
The NPFL match finished Warri Wolves 0:0 Barau. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Warri Wolves vs Barau?
Warri Wolves score 0.96 goals per game on average and Barau 0.84. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Warri Wolves's matches and 32% of Barau's.
What form are Warri Wolves and Barau in?
Over the last 5 games Warri Wolves have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Barau 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Warri Wolves vs Barau?
The statistical background for Warri Wolves 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.