Ikorodu City vs Niger Tornadoes: match statistics
Ikorodu City displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and just one goal conceded per match at home, backed by 83% of matches ending in a clean sheet. Niger Tornadoes have a very poor away record – only 8% wins and as many as 75% losses, with a negative goal difference of -8 and 58% of matches without a goal scored. The hosts dominate in terms of possession (56% vs 42%), shot quality (4.25 vs 2.14 shots on target per match), and expected goals (1.53 xG vs 0.94 xG). The recent form of both teams also favors Ikorodu City, who remain unbeaten at home this season. All key statistics point to a clear advantage for the hosts, who should exploit the visitors' weakness in away matches.
Ikorodu City vs Niger Tornadoes: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ikorodu City played Niger Tornadoes in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Ikorodu City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Niger Tornadoes: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ikorodu City scores 0.92 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. Niger Tornadoes scores 1.25 and concedes 0.88. League average: 1.85 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ikorodu City 29%, Niger Tornadoes 33%. Over 2.5: Ikorodu City 17%, Niger Tornadoes 33%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Niger Tornadoes has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.36. Ikorodu City: 7.3 shots per match, Niger Tornadoes: 8.1.
Match halves
Ikorodu City: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.46. Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Ikorodu City: 0-15 (4 goals). Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.85 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 6.00, 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 displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and just one goal conceded per match at home, backed by 83% of matches ending in a clean sheet. Niger Tornadoes have a very poor away record – only 8% wins and as many as 75% losses, with a negative goal difference of -8 and 58% of matches without a goal scored. The hosts dominate in terms of possession (56% vs 42%), shot quality (4.25 vs 2.14 shots on target per match), and expected goals (1.53 xG vs 0.94 xG). The recent form of both teams also favors Ikorodu City, who remain unbeaten at home this season. All key statistics point to a clear advantage for the hosts, who should exploit the visitors' weakness in away matches.
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 | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.48 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 1 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 36% better for: goals scored per match.
0.92 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 1.25 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes
Ikorodu City is 40% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Ikorodu City · 0.88 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes
Ikorodu City scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 matches).
Niger Tornadoes scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Ikorodu City keeps a clean sheet in 58% (14 of 24 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 - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Ikorodu City · 1.46 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ikorodu City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +5 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Ikorodu City
Niger Tornadoes
* 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 | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.54 | 1.85 | ▲ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 36% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 58% | 38% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 38% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Ikorodu City 0 - 0 - 1 Niger Tornadoes. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ikorodu City vs Niger Tornadoes?
The NPFL match finished Ikorodu City 2:0 Niger Tornadoes. 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 Niger Tornadoes?
Ikorodu City score 0.92 goals per game on average and Niger Tornadoes 1.25. The NPFL average is 1.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Ikorodu City's matches and 33% of Niger Tornadoes's.
What form are Ikorodu City and Niger Tornadoes in?
Over the last 5 games Ikorodu City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Niger Tornadoes 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ikorodu City vs Niger Tornadoes?
The statistical background for Ikorodu City vs Niger Tornadoes — 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.