Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: match statistics
Bayelsa United are in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and an average of 0.6 points per game, placing them 17th in the standings. Shooting Stars are positioned significantly higher (7th place) and are in better form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and 1.8 points per game. However, the visitors are characterized by very poor away efficiency – winning only 20% of their away matches and failing to score in as many as 60% of those games. The hosts hold a home advantage with a better xG (1.51 vs 1.18 for the visitors away) and higher possession (52% vs 48%). Considering the poor form of both teams in their respective contexts and statistics indicating low efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this match.
Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bayelsa United played Shooting Stars in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Bayelsa United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Shooting Stars: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bayelsa United scores 0.90 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Shooting Stars scores 0.95 and concedes 0.80. League average: 1.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bayelsa United 55%, Shooting Stars 35%. Over 2.5: Bayelsa United 35%, Shooting Stars 25%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Shooting Stars has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.25. Bayelsa United: 6.6 shots per match, Shooting Stars: 7.1.
Match halves
Bayelsa United: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.45. Shooting Stars: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.45.
Goals by minute
Bayelsa United: 61-75 (6 goals). Shooting Stars: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.84 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Bayelsa United are in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and an average of 0.6 points per game, placing them 17th in the standings. Shooting Stars are positioned significantly higher (7th place) and are in better form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and 1.8 points per game. However, the visitors are characterized by very poor away efficiency – winning only 20% of their away matches and failing to score in as many as 60% of those games. The hosts hold a home advantage with a better xG (1.51 vs 1.18 for the visitors away) and higher possession (52% vs 48%). Considering the poor form of both teams in their respective contexts and statistics indicating low efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Bayelsa United | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shooting Stars is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 1.8 pts / match - Shooting Stars
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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
0.9 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 0.95 goals / match - Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars is 56% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Bayelsa United · 0.8 goals / match - Shooting Stars
Bayelsa United scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Shooting Stars keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Shooting Stars scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 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 - Bayelsa United
Over / Under - Shooting Stars
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.
Shooting Stars is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / match - Bayelsa United · 1.45 pts / match - Shooting Stars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Shooting Stars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Bayelsa United
Shooting Stars
* 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
| Bayelsa United | Liga | Shooting Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.15 | 1.84 | • 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bayelsa United 1 - 0 - 0 Shooting Stars. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
The NPFL match finished Bayelsa United 2:0 Shooting Stars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
Bayelsa United score 0.90 goals per game on average and Shooting Stars 0.95. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Bayelsa United's matches and 35% of Shooting Stars's.
What form are Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Bayelsa United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Shooting Stars 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.