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Sporting Lagos

NPFLSeason 2026/2027No. 7Data current as of October 15, 2026
Form (recent games)
WDDDW
Unbeaten for 5 matches

Sporting Lagos 2026/2027: season in numbers

Sporting Lagos in NPFL

Sporting Lagos plays in NPFL (Nigeria) during the 2026/2027 season. Sporting Lagos is No. 7 in the standings. Next game: Plateau United.

Form and record

Sporting Lagos has 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, averaging 1.50 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, worth 1.80 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Sporting Lagos scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.13. The team keeps a clean sheet in 25% of games and fails to score in 38%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Lagos's games. 38% finish with at least three goals and 13% with at least four. Those games average 2.38 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 25% of games. The team scored in both halves in 13% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Sporting Lagos scores 0.50 goals in the first half and 0.75 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 61-75 (3 goals).

xG and playing style

Sporting Lagos averages 1.26 xG and 1.81 xGA per game. The team takes 9.3 shots, puts 4.1 on target and averages 50% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Sporting Lagos's xG differential is -0.55 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.30. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.50Points per game12 pts
1.25Goals scored / game
1.13Goals allowed / game
38%Over 2.5 goals
50%Both teams scored
25%Clean sheets
38%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
38% W38% D25% L
+1
Goal difference
1.50
PPG (season)
1.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal63%
2 goals38%
3 goals25%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal75%
2 goals38%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time75%League average: 71%
Min. 2 goals before half-time13%League average: 29%
Min. 3 goals before half-time13%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time75%League average: 68%
Min. 2 goals after half-time38%League average: 37%
Min. 3 goals after half-time13%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time13%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves13%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

38% W25% D38% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

38% W25% D38% L
11
Half-time points
1.38
PPG (1st half)
0
Goal difference
11
Second-half points
1.38
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.5
Conceded before half-time0.5
Scored after half-time0.75
Conceded after half-time0.63
Clean sheet before half-time50%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time63%
No goal after half-time63%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.401.60
Goals scored / game0.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.21.2
Min. 1 goal80%60%
Min. 2 goals20%20%
Min. 3 goals20%20%
Clean sheets40%60%
Games without a goal60%60%
Goal difference0+2
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 40% won - 40% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Sporting Lagos
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
2
31-45
2
2
46-60
3
1
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Efficient finishing
45%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.14
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.30
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.55
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.67
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.68
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
104%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.30
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
100%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
10% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
10%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

8 matches
5.4
Corners won per match
5.0
Corners conceded per match
10.4
Total corners per match
62.5%
Over 8.5 corners
37.5%
Over 9.5 corners
37.5%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

7 matches
0.0
Team cards per match
0.4
Opponent cards per match
0.4
Total cards per match
0.0%
Over 3.5
0.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.33
Opponents' average PPG
10.3
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 6 games, Sporting Lagos faced opponents averaging 1.33 points per game and an average standings position of No. 10.3 in a 20-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 10
Sporting Lagos
Enugu Rangers
Round 11
Katsina United
Sporting Lagos
Round 12
Sporting Lagos
Rivers United
Round 13
Warri Wolves
Sporting Lagos
Round 14
Sporting Lagos
Kwara United
Round 15
Nasarawa United
Sporting Lagos
Round 16
Sporting Lagos
Niger Tornadoes
Round 17
Kun Khalifat
Sporting Lagos
Round 18
Sporting Lagos
Shooting Stars

FAQ

What is Sporting Lagos's recent form?

Sporting Lagos has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.50 points per game this season.

Where is Sporting Lagos in the NPFL standings?

Sporting Lagos is No. 7 with 12 points.

How many goals does Sporting Lagos score per game?

Sporting Lagos scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.13. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Sporting Lagos's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Lagos's games, while 38% finish with at least three goals. Sporting Lagos keeps a clean sheet in 25% of games.

Who does Sporting Lagos play next?

Sporting Lagos's next game is Plateau United vs. Sporting Lagos on October 18, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Sporting Lagos stats and betting picks?

This page covers Sporting Lagos's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.