Enyimba vs Barau: match statistics
Enyimba displays a significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.7, giving them a solid offensive-defensive advantage. Barau, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only a 10% win rate, 80% of matches without scoring a goal, and a catastrophic goal difference of -10 in away fixtures. Moreover, the visitors score only 0.4 goals on average away while conceding 1.4, which, combined with Enyimba's possession dominance (53% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.46 vs 0.98), points to a clear home victory. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Enyimba, who have earned 6 more points than Barau during this period.
Enyimba vs Barau: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Enyimba played Barau in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Enyimba: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Barau: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Enyimba scores 1.20 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. Barau scores 0.90 and concedes 1.10. League average: 1.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Enyimba 45%, Barau 35%. Over 2.5: Enyimba 50%, Barau 25%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Barau has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.11. Enyimba: 6.3 shots per match, Barau: 5.2.
Match halves
Enyimba: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.65. Barau: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Enyimba: 61-75 (6 goals). Barau: 61-75 (6 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: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, 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
Enyimba displays a significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.7, giving them a solid offensive-defensive advantage. Barau, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only a 10% win rate, 80% of matches without scoring a goal, and a catastrophic goal difference of -10 in away fixtures. Moreover, the visitors score only 0.4 goals on average away while conceding 1.4, which, combined with Enyimba's possession dominance (53% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.46 vs 0.98), points to a clear home victory. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Enyimba, who have earned 6 more points than Barau during this period.
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
| Enyimba | Barau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.72 |
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.
Barau is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Enyimba is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Enyimba · 0.9 goals / match - Barau
Enyimba scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Barau keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
Barau scores in 40% of matches (8 of 20 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 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 - Enyimba
Over / Under - Barau
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.
Enyimba is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.05 pts / match - Barau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Barau - 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Enyimba
Barau
* 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
| Enyimba | Liga | Barau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.30 | 1.84 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 58% | ▲ 60% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Enyimba 0 - 1 - 0 Barau. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Barau?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 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 Enyimba vs Barau?
Enyimba score 1.20 goals per game on average and Barau 0.90. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's matches and 35% of Barau's.
What form are Enyimba and Barau in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Barau 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Barau?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.