Enyimba vs Ikorodu City: match statistics
Enyimba displays impressive home form with a 58% win rate and a +9 goal difference in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.33 goals per game at home while conceding only 0.58, providing a solid foundation for dominance. Ikorodu City, despite leading the table, has a very poor away record – just 8% away wins and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors fail to score in 50% of their away matches, and their average xG (0.94) is significantly lower than Enyimba's defensive solidity (xG Against 0.94 at home). Ikorodu's recent away form in their last five matches (ddlddwldllll) confirms their struggles on the road, making Enyimba the favorite in this clash. The disparity in effectiveness between the hosts at home and the visitors away is a key factor favoring a home win.
Enyimba vs Ikorodu City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Enyimba played Ikorodu City in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Enyimba: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Ikorodu City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Enyimba scores 1.04 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Ikorodu City scores 0.96 and concedes 0.60. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Enyimba 40%, Ikorodu City 28%. Over 2.5: Enyimba 40%, Ikorodu City 16%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Ikorodu City has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.23. Enyimba: 7.2 shots per match, Ikorodu City: 7.7.
Match halves
Enyimba: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.60. Ikorodu City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Enyimba: 76-90+ (8 goals). Ikorodu City: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.82 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 impressive home form with a 58% win rate and a +9 goal difference in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.33 goals per game at home while conceding only 0.58, providing a solid foundation for dominance. Ikorodu City, despite leading the table, has a very poor away record – just 8% away wins and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors fail to score in 50% of their away matches, and their average xG (0.94) is significantly lower than Enyimba's defensive solidity (xG Against 0.94 at home). Ikorodu's recent away form in their last five matches (ddlddwldllll) confirms their struggles on the road, making Enyimba the favorite in this clash. The disparity in effectiveness between the hosts at home and the visitors away is a key factor favoring a home win.
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 | Ikorodu City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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.
Ikorodu City is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.8 pts / match - Ikorodu City
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 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Enyimba · 0.96 goals / match - Ikorodu City
Ikorodu City is 80% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Enyimba · 0.6 goals / match - Ikorodu City
Enyimba scores in 60% of matches (15 of 25 matches), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 60% (15 of 25 matches).
Ikorodu City scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 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 - Ikorodu City
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.
Ikorodu City is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.44 pts / match - Ikorodu City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ikorodu City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). 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
Enyimba
Ikorodu City
* 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 | Ikorodu City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.12 | 1.82 | ▼ 1.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 35% | ▼ 28% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 40% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Clean sheets | • 40% | 39% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 59% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 60% | 60% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Enyimba 0 - 1 - 0 Ikorodu City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Ikorodu City?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 0:1 Ikorodu City. 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 Ikorodu City?
Enyimba score 1.04 goals per game on average and Ikorodu City 0.96. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Enyimba's matches and 28% of Ikorodu City's.
What form are Enyimba and Ikorodu City in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ikorodu City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Ikorodu City?
The statistical background for Enyimba vs Ikorodu City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.