Enyimba vs Plateau United: match statistics
Enyimba clearly dominates in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts score an average of 1.21 goals per home game while conceding merely 0.64 goals, giving them a positive +8 goal difference in home fixtures. Plateau United suffers from a disastrous away form with only a 7% win rate on the road, a 79% loss rate, and a goal difference of -15 in away matches. The visitors score an average of just 0.57 goals away from home while conceding 1.64 goals, and their losing streak in recent away fixtures is alarming. Despite Enyimba's weaker recent overall form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), the home advantage and Plateau United's dreadful away disposition strongly favor the hosts.
Enyimba vs Plateau United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Enyimba played Plateau United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Enyimba: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Plateau United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Enyimba scores 1.00 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. Plateau United scores 1.03 and concedes 1.07. League average: 1.87 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Enyimba 45%, Plateau United 41%. Over 2.5: Enyimba 38%, Plateau United 45%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Plateau United has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.20. Enyimba: 6.3 shots per match, Plateau United: 9.1.
Match halves
Enyimba: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.59. Plateau United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Enyimba: 76-90+ (10 goals). Plateau United: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.87 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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 clearly dominates in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts score an average of 1.21 goals per home game while conceding merely 0.64 goals, giving them a positive +8 goal difference in home fixtures. Plateau United suffers from a disastrous away form with only a 7% win rate on the road, a 79% loss rate, and a goal difference of -15 in away matches. The visitors score an average of just 0.57 goals away from home while conceding 1.64 goals, and their losing streak in recent away fixtures is alarming. Despite Enyimba's weaker recent overall form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), the home advantage and Plateau United's dreadful away disposition strongly favor the hosts.
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 | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.38 |
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.
Plateau United is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.8 pts / match - Plateau United
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 scores in 62% of matches (18 of 29 matches), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 matches).
Plateau United scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Plateau United
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.
Plateau United is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Enyimba · 1.31 pts / match - Plateau United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Plateau United
* 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 | Plateau United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.10 | 1.87 | ▲ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 36% | ▲ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 27% | ▲ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 34% | 38% | ▼ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 60% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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 - 0 - 1 Plateau United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Enyimba vs Plateau United?
The NPFL match finished Enyimba 2:0 Plateau United. 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 Plateau United?
Enyimba score 1.00 goals per game on average and Plateau United 1.03. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Enyimba's matches and 41% of Plateau United's.
What form are Enyimba and Plateau United in?
Over the last 5 games Enyimba have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Plateau United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Enyimba vs Plateau United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Enyimba vs Plateau United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.