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Plateau United

NPFLSeason 2026/2027Gbenga OgunboteNo. 4Data current as of October 21, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Plateau United 2026/2027: season in numbers

Plateau United in NPFL

Plateau United plays in NPFL (Nigeria) during the 2026/2027 season. Plateau United is No. 4 in the standings. Next game: Katsina United.

Form and record

Plateau United has 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, averaging 1.56 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, worth 1.40 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Plateau United scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.22. The team keeps a clean sheet in 33% of games and fails to score in 22%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 44% of Plateau United's games. 44% finish with at least three goals and 44% with at least four. Those games average 2.89 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 33% of games. The team scored in both halves in 11% of games. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Plateau United scores 0.67 goals in the first half and 1.00 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Plateau United averages 1.63 xG and 1.32 xGA per game. The team takes 9.9 shots, puts 5.1 on target and averages 47% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Plateau United's xG differential is 0.31 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.16. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.56Points per game14 pts
1.67Goals scored / game
1.22Goals allowed / game
44%Over 2.5 goals
44%Both teams scored
33%Clean sheets
22%Games without a goal

Record

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

Season result split
44% W22% D33% L
+4
Goal difference
1.56
PPG (season)
1.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

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

How often they score at least...

1 goal78%
2 goals56%
3 goals22%
4 goals11%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal67%
2 goals44%
3 goals11%
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-time89%League average: 70%
Min. 2 goals before half-time33%League average: 30%
Min. 3 goals before half-time11%League average: 10%
Goal after half-time78%League average: 68%
Min. 2 goals after half-time56%League average: 36%
Min. 3 goals after half-time22%League average: 18%

Goal patterns

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

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time11%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves11%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%

Game halves

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

Half-time state

44% W11% D44% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

44% W22% D33% L
13
Half-time points
1.44
PPG (1st half)
0
Goal difference
14
Second-half points
1.56
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.67
Conceded before half-time0.67
Scored after half-time1
Conceded after half-time0.56
Clean sheet before half-time44%
Clean sheet after half-time56%
No goal before half-time56%
No goal after half-time56%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.401.80
Goals scored / game0.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.42.0
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals40%80%
Min. 3 goals20%20%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal60%40%
Goal difference+1+2
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 0% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

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

Plateau United
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
1
1
16-30
4
2
31-45
3
2
46-60
1
1
61-75
5
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

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

Advanced stats

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

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
52%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.16
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.33
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.
+0.31
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.14
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
140%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
102%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.16
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. 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
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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
6.6
Corners won per match
4.3
Corners conceded per match
10.9
Total corners per match
62.5%
Over 8.5 corners
62.5%
Over 9.5 corners
37.5%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
10.2
Corners won per match
2.4
Corners conceded per match
12.6
Total corners per match
100.0%
Over 8.5 corners
100.0%
Over 9.5 corners
60.0%
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
0.4
Team cards per match
0.0
Opponent cards per match
0.4
Total cards per match
0.0%
Over 3.5
0.0%
Over 4.5
28.6%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

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

1.24
Opponents' average PPG
10.8
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 6 games, Plateau United faced opponents averaging 1.24 points per game and an average standings position of No. 10.8 in a 20-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 11
Plateau United
Warri Wolves
Round 12
Nasarawa United
Plateau United
Round 13
Plateau United
Kun Khalifat
Round 14
Ranchers Bees
Plateau United
Round 15
Plateau United
Ikorodu City
Round 16
Abia Warriors
Plateau United
Round 17
Plateau United
Barau
Round 18
Bendel Insurance
Plateau United
Round 19
Plateau United
Enugu Rangers

FAQ

What is Plateau United's recent form?

Plateau United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.56 points per game this season.

Where is Plateau United in the NPFL standings?

Plateau United is No. 4 with 14 points.

How many goals does Plateau United score per game?

Plateau United scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.22. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Plateau United's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 44% of Plateau United's games, while 44% finish with at least three goals. Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 33% of games.

Who does Plateau United play next?

Plateau United's next game is Katsina United vs. Plateau United on October 25, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Plateau United stats and betting picks?

This page covers Plateau United'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.