Nigeria - NPFLData current as of 23 July 2026

Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: match statistics

Ikorodu City crest
Ikorodu City
1 : 1half-time 0:1
Bayelsa United crest
Bayelsa United
170%(0.00)
X20%(0.00)
210%(0.00)

Ikorodu City holds a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 77% home wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent defense, conceding an average of only 0.15 goals per home game and keeping clean sheets in 85% of matches. Bayelsa United finds themselves in a difficult situation in 16th place with just 15% away wins and 46% losses, scoring an average of only 0.62 goals in away matches. The recent form of both teams over the last five matches also favors the hosts – Ikorodu has earned 1.8 points per game, while Bayelsa only 0.8. Additionally, xG statistics show that the hosts create significantly more chances (1.56 xG) than the visitors manage to generate away (1.03 xG), which, given Bayelsa's weak defense (1.23 goals conceded per match), should translate into a comfortable victory for the league leaders.

Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Ikorodu City play Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Ikorodu City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Bayelsa United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Ikorodu City scores 1.13 and concedes 1.03 goals per match. Bayelsa United scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.02 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Ikorodu City 39%, Bayelsa United 47%. Over 2.5: Ikorodu City 34%, Bayelsa United 32%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.

xG, shots and style

Ikorodu City has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.24. Ikorodu City: 7.0 shots per match, Bayelsa United: 6.6.

Match halves

Ikorodu City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.55. Bayelsa United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.50.

Goals by minute

Ikorodu City: 16-30 (8 goals). Bayelsa United: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

NPFL: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 34%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Ikorodu City holds a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 77% home wins and just 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent defense, conceding an average of only 0.15 goals per home game and keeping clean sheets in 85% of matches. Bayelsa United finds themselves in a difficult situation in 16th place with just 15% away wins and 46% losses, scoring an average of only 0.62 goals in away matches. The recent form of both teams over the last five matches also favors the hosts – Ikorodu has earned 1.8 points per game, while Bayelsa only 0.8. Additionally, xG statistics show that the hosts create significantly more chances (1.56 xG) than the visitors manage to generate away (1.03 xG), which, given Bayelsa's weak defense (1.23 goals conceded per match), should translate into a comfortable victory for the league leaders.

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

61Possession (%)39
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
14Shots14
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
5Shots on target2
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.57xG1.23
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
6Corners7
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
47Dangerous attacks29
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
-1Fouls-1
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
-1Cards-1
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.13Goals scored / match0.97
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.03Goals conceded / match1.11
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
37%Average possession36%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
2.32Shots on target / match1.95
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

6.95Shots per match6.58
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
2.32Shots on target1.95
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
16.3%Shot conversion14.8%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
37%Possession36%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.37xG for1.24
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.22xG against1.5
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

Shooting quality

Ikorodu City: Counter-attackingBayelsa United: Counter-attacking
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
Accuracy (shots on target)33%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.200.19
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.490.50

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Ikorodu City is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 0.6 pts / match - Bayelsa United

Ikorodu City
WLWLL
Season result split
42% W26% R32% P
Season (W-D-L)
16-10-12
1.53 pts / match · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
14-4-1
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWWWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.21Opponent xG: 0.92BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%
Bayelsa United
LLLLW
Season result split
29% W26% R45% P
Season (W-D-L)
11-10-17
1.13 pts / match · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-6-11
Last 5 away
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.49Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

Ikorodu City is 16% better for: goals scored per match.

1.13 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 0.97 goals / match - Bayelsa United

Ikorodu City is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.03 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 1.11 goals / match - Bayelsa United

Ikorodu City scoring profile: very strong

Ikorodu City scores in 74% of matches (28 of 38 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 matches).

Bayelsa United scoring profile: mixed

Bayelsa United scores in 61% of matches (23 of 38 matches), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 47% (18 of 38 matches).

43Goals scored (season)37
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
39Goals conceded (season)42
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
2.16Average goals in match2.08
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
9Goals scored (last 5)7
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
9Goals conceded (last 5)8
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

How often they score at least...

74%1 goal61%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
29%2 goals26%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
8%3 goals5%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
3%4 goals5%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

How often they concede at least...

53%1 goal79%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
26%2 goals24%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
13%3 goals5%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
11%4 goals3%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

* 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.

38%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time24%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
5%BTTS in both halves3%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
16%Scored in both halves18%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

BTTS and goal count

29%Min. 3 goals and BTTS29%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS3%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
80%BTTS - last 540%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

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.

1st half

66%Min. 1 goal before half-time66%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time24%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
18%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

2nd half

55%Min. 1 goal after half-time66%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
26%Min. 2 goals after half-time29%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time8%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

Match halveswhen 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 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.37 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 1.24 pts / match - Bayelsa United

Ikorodu City - half-time state
32% leading42% draw26% trailing
Bayelsa United - half-time state
24% leading53% draw24% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.37Points per match (1st half)1.24
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
0.58Goals scored (1st half)0.47
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
0.58Goals conceded (1st half)0.53
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
1.16Average goals (1st half)1
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
63%Clean sheet before half-time58%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
55%No goal before half-time53%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

After half-time (2nd half)

1.42Points per match (2nd half)1
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
0.42Goals conceded (2nd half)0.58
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
0.97Average goals (2nd half)1.08
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
68%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United
55%No goal after half-time68%
Ikorodu CityBayelsa United

Ikorodu City - second-half results

29% W55% R16% P
52
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
54
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.37
PPG before half-time
Lead holding131%

Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.2

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Bayelsa United - second-half results

18% W45% R37% P
47
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.24
PPG before half-time
Lead holding121%

Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Ikorodu City - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.20
Goals scored / match1.00.8
Goals conceded / match1.20.6
Average goals in match2.21.4
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals60%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Bayelsa United - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.600.80
Goals scored / match0.41.0
Goals conceded / match0.80.8
Average goals in match1.21.8
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-2+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Ikorodu City
ScoredConceded
6
8
0-15
8
10
16-30
8
5
31-45
8
5
46-60
6
5
61-75
7
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Bayelsa United
ScoredConceded
5
5
0-15
8
4
16-30
5
11
31-45
5
6
46-60
8
4
61-75
6
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.12
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
43%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-6%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
10%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 10 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Ikorodu City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
78%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
178%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.33
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

Bayelsa United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.12
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
167%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
77%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.53
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NPFL).

Teams vs league

Ikorodu CityLigaBayelsa United
Average goals in match 2.162.02 2.08
Both teams scored 39%38% 47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 34%34% 32%
Clean sheets 47%37% 21%
Goal before half-time 66%61% 66%
Goal after half-time 55%64% 66%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.02
Average goals per match
38%
Both teams scored
34%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
37%
Clean sheets
1.44
Home goals / match
0.58
Away goals / match
+148%
Home attack advantage
+60%
Home defence advantage
+52%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
61%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
7%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
64%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Ikorodu City 0 - 1 - 0 Bayelsa United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Bayelsa United
1 : 1
Ikorodu City

FAQ

What was the result of Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?

The NPFL match finished Ikorodu City 1:1 Bayelsa United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?

Ikorodu City score 1.13 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.97. The NPFL average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Ikorodu City's matches and 47% of Bayelsa United's.

What form are Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United in?

Over the last 5 games Ikorodu City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bayelsa United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.