Nigeria - NPFLWarri Township StadiumData current as of October 15, 2026

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: match statistics

Warri Wolves crest
Warri Wolves
1 : 0half-time 1:0
Shooting Stars crest
Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Warri Wolves played against Shooting Stars in NPFL (Nigeria). The game was played on September 27, 2026. Venue: Warri Township Stadium. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Warri Wolves has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Shooting Stars has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Warri Wolves scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Shooting Stars scores 1.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 25% of Warri Wolves's games and 67% of Shooting Stars's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 67%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Shooting Stars has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 0.80 per game. Warri Wolves takes 2.3 shots per game, while Shooting Stars takes 9.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Warri Wolves leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Shooting Stars leads at halftime in 100% and scores 0.33 after halftime.

When the teams score

Warri Wolves's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Shooting Stars, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

NPFL games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 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

Warri Wolves have a clear home advantage: they won their only home match so far 1:0, keeping a clean sheet. Shooting Stars, meanwhile, lost their only away fixture, conceding 3 goals, while their defense allowed opponents an average of 1.99 xG. Both teams have scored 4 goals in their last five matches and recorded identical returns of 2 wins and 3 defeats, so the gap in attacking quality is not significant. Away from home, the visitors average 7 shots, including 3 on target, but generate only 1.16 xG, suggesting limited chance quality. Given Warri Wolves’ home efficiency and Shooting Stars’ defensive problems, a narrow home win is the most likely outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Although both teams have a 100% BTTS rate in the seasonal data for the specified setup, recent form clearly weakens this signal: in their last five matches, the figure stands at just 40% for each side. Warri Wolves have averaged 0.8 goals during this period, while Shooting Stars have also averaged 0.8, indicating limited potential for scoring regularly. Particularly significant is the home side’s defense, which allows opponents just 0.38 expected goals per match, while the visitors’ attacking xG stands at 1.16 in the broader dataset and only 0.85 in their recent matches. The hosts should have good opportunities to score against a Shooting Stars defense that concedes an average of 3.0 goals and allows 1.99 xG, but the more likely scenario is that the visitors will fail to respond with a goal. Therefore, the slightly stronger pick is BTTS - No, meaning that at least one team will finish the match without scoring.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Warri Wolves’ last five matches produced an average of 2.0 total goals, while Shooting Stars’ games averaged 2.2, with both teams scoring only 0.8 goals per match during this period. Warri Wolves have conceded an average of 1.2 goals in their last five appearances, compared with 1.4 for Shooting Stars, supporting a scoreline scenario of around two goals. The hosts’ defensive potential is confirmed by opponents’ average xG of just 0.38 in the season data, while Shooting Stars have recently generated only 0.85 xG per match. Although both teams have recorded Over 2.5 goals in 40% of their matches over the last five rounds, the 3.5 line offers a clear safety margin against the projected total of 1.95 goals.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Shooting Stars have been stronger starters: in their last five matches, they were leading at the break in 60% of cases, while Warri Wolves held a half-time lead in only 20%. The visitors averaged 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded before half-time, whereas the hosts scored 0.6 and allowed opponents to score 0.8, reinforcing the case for an away advantage after 45 minutes. However, the match could turn around after the break, as Shooting Stars have failed to score a single second-half goal in their last five matches and conceded an average of 0.8 goals during that period. Warri Wolves also benefit from home advantage in a league where home teams average 1.74 goals compared with 0.91 for away teams, while the overall home-advantage rate stands at 70%. The most likely scenario is therefore that the visitors will take the lead before half-time, but Warri Wolves will complete the turnaround and win the match.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

-1Possession (%)-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-1Shots-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-1Shots on target-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0xG0
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-1Corners-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0Dangerous attacks0
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-1Fouls-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-1Cards-1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

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.

Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.5Goals scored / game1.67
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
1Goals allowed / game1.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
17%Average possession56%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-0.25Shots on target / game4
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

2.25Shots per game9.67
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
-0.25Shots on target4
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
22.2%Shot conversion17.2%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
17%Possession56%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.8xG for1.27
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
2.32xG against0.94
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

Shooting quality

Warri Wolves: Counter-attackingShooting Stars: Efficient finishing
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
Accuracy (shots on target)-11%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.360.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.000.42

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.

Shooting Stars is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Warri Wolves · 2 pts / game - Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves
LLWD
Season result split
25% W25% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-2
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.5Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 0.80Opponent xG: 2.32BTTS: 25%Over 2.5: 25%
Shooting Stars
WLW
Season result split
67% W0% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%

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.

Shooting Stars is 234% better for: goals scored per game.

0.5 goals / game - Warri Wolves · 1.67 goals / game - Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Warri Wolves · 1.33 goals / game - Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves scoring profile: mixed

Warri Wolves scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Shooting Stars keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).

Shooting Stars scoring profile: very strong

Shooting Stars scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Warri Wolves keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).

2Goals scored (season)5
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
4Goals conceded (season)4
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
1.5Average goals per game3
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
2Goals scored (last 5)5
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal100%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%2 goals67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%3 goals0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%4 goals0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
50%2 goals33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%3 goals33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%4 goals0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

25%BTTS at half-time33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%Scored in both halves33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
25%BTTS - last 567%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

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.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
25%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

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.

Shooting Stars is 140% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.25 pts / game - Warri Wolves · 3 pts / game - Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing
Shooting Stars - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.25Points per game (1st half)3
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.5Goals scored (1st half)1.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
1Average goals (1st half)1.67
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
50%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
50%No goal before half-time0%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

After half-time (2nd half)

0.5Points per game (2nd half)1.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)1
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
0.5Average goals (2nd half)1.33
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
50%Clean sheet after half-time67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars
100%No goal after half-time67%
Warri WolvesShooting Stars

Warri Wolves - second-half results

0% W50% D50% L
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
2
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Shooting Stars - second-half results

33% W33% D33% L
9
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding67%

Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 67%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Warri Wolves - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.250.50
Goals scored / game0.50.0
Goals allowed / game0.50.5
Average goals per game1.00.5
1 goal75%50%
2 goals25%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%100%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 25% leading - 50% draw - 25% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 50% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 25% - Half-time goals total: 2
Shooting Stars - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.001.33
Goals scored / game1.30.3
Goals allowed / game0.31.0
Average goals per game1.71.3
1 goal100%67%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals33%33%
Clean sheet67%67%
No goal0%67%
Goal difference+3-2
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 33% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Warri Wolves
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
0
2
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
1
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Shooting Stars
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). 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

2.25
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
85%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
46%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Warri Wolves

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-1.52
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.30
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
28%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
112%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 100% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Shooting Stars

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.33
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.01
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.40
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
188%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
76%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 40% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 WolvesLigaShooting Stars
Average goals per game▼ 1.502.64▲ 3.00
Both teams scored▼ 25%51%▲ 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 25%49%▲ 67%
Clean sheets▲ 50%29%▲ 33%
Goal before half-time• 75%76%▲ 100%
Goal after half-time▼ 50%78%▼ 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.64
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.76
Home goals / game
0.89
Away goals / game
+98%
Home attack advantage
+49%
Home defensive advantage
+47%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Substitutes

23Yusuf Omotayoon 1'
30Miracle Ukadikeon 1'
37Divine Chideraon 1'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Warri WolvesGoalOthuke Egbo

Head-to-head

Record from Warri Wolves's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Shooting Stars. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Shooting Stars
4 : 2
Warri Wolves
Warri Wolves
1 : 2
Shooting Stars

FAQ

What was the result of Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars?

The NPFL match finished Warri Wolves 1:0 Shooting Stars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Warri Wolves won 0, Shooting Stars won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars?

Warri Wolves score 0.50 goals per game on average and Shooting Stars 1.67. The NPFL average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Warri Wolves's matches and 67% of Shooting Stars's.

What form are Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars in?

Over the last 5 games Warri Wolves have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Shooting Stars 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.