Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: match statistics
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 played Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Ikorodu City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Bayelsa United: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ikorodu City scores 0.96 and concedes 0.58 goals per match. Bayelsa United scores 0.85 and concedes 1.08. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ikorodu City 27%, Bayelsa United 50%. Over 2.5: Ikorodu City 15%, Bayelsa United 27%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Ikorodu City has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.27. Ikorodu City: 7.3 shots per match, Bayelsa United: 6.1.
Match halves
Ikorodu City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.46. Bayelsa United: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.38.
Goals by minute
Ikorodu City: 31-45+ (5 goals). Bayelsa United: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.82 goals per match, BTTS 36%, 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
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.
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
| Ikorodu City | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.45 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 0.8 pts / match - Bayelsa 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.
Ikorodu City is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
0.96 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 0.85 goals / match - Bayelsa United
Ikorodu City is 86% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.58 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 1.08 goals / match - Bayelsa United
Ikorodu City scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Bayelsa United scores in 62% of matches (16 of 26 matches), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 62% (16 of 26 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 - Ikorodu City
Over / Under - Bayelsa 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.
Ikorodu City is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 1.15 pts / match - Bayelsa United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ikorodu City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Ikorodu City
Bayelsa 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
| Ikorodu City | Liga | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.54 | 1.82 | • 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 15% | 26% | • 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 39% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 62% | 59% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 38% | 59% | • 58% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Ikorodu City 0 - 1 - 0 Bayelsa United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 0.96 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.85. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Ikorodu City's matches and 50% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Ikorodu City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bayelsa United 0-4-1 (0.80 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.