Nigeria - NPFLData current as of 13 September 2026

Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United: match statistics

Kun Khalifat crest
Kun Khalifat
1 : 0half-time 1:0
Bayelsa United crest
Bayelsa United
150%(0.00)
X30%(0.00)
220%(0.00)

Kun Khalifat shows solid home form with a 43% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.14 goals per home match, conceding just 0.93 goals, giving them an advantage over Bayelsa United. The visitors have very poor away efficiency – only 14% wins, as many as 43% losses, and a negative goal difference (-8). Bayelsa scores on average only 0.64 goals away from home and in 43% of matches fails to score at all. The recent form of both teams (Kun Khalifat: LWLWD, Bayelsa: LDDDW) suggests a slight advantage for the hosts, who have collected more points in their last five matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of Kun Khalifat, making a home victory the most likely scenario, although the visitors' defensive approach could lead to a draw.

Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Kun Khalifat played Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Current form

Kun Khalifat: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Bayelsa United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Kun Khalifat scores 0.86 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Bayelsa United scores 0.86 and concedes 1.04. League average: 1.84 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Kun Khalifat 46%, Bayelsa United 50%. Over 2.5: Kun Khalifat 29%, Bayelsa United 25%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.

xG, shots and style

Bayelsa United has higher xG: 1.25 vs 1.16. Kun Khalifat: 5.1 shots per match, Bayelsa United: 6.4.

Match halves

Kun Khalifat: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.50. Bayelsa United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.36.

Goals by minute

Kun Khalifat: 61-75 (6 goals). Bayelsa United: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

NPFL: 1.84 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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

Kun Khalifat shows solid home form with a 43% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.14 goals per home match, conceding just 0.93 goals, giving them an advantage over Bayelsa United. The visitors have very poor away efficiency – only 14% wins, as many as 43% losses, and a negative goal difference (-8). Bayelsa scores on average only 0.64 goals away from home and in 43% of matches fails to score at all. The recent form of both teams (Kun Khalifat: LWLWD, Bayelsa: LDDDW) suggests a slight advantage for the hosts, who have collected more points in their last five matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of Kun Khalifat, making a home victory the most likely scenario, although the visitors' defensive approach could lead to a draw.

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Half-by-half

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

Match statistics

52Possession (%)48
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
7Shots6
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
5Shots on target1
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.05xG0.61
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
6Corners0
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
34Dangerous attacks20
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
-1Fouls-1
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
-1Cards-1
Kun KhalifatBayelsa 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.

Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.86Goals scored / match0.86
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.14Goals conceded / match1.04
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
31%Average possession35%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.36Shots on target / match1.86
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

5.14Shots per match6.36
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.36Shots on target1.86
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
16.7%Shot conversion13.5%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
31%Possession35%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.16xG for1.25
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.34xG against1.55
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

Shooting quality

Kun Khalifat: Counter-attackingBayelsa United: Counter-attacking
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
Accuracy (shots on target)26%29%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.230.20
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.630.46

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.

Kun Khalifat is 17% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - Kun Khalifat · 1.2 pts / match - Bayelsa United

Kun Khalifat
LWLWD
Season result split
25% W29% D46% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-8-13
1.04 pts / match · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-2-6
Last 5 at home
3-0-2
LLWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.57Opponent xG: 0.79BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Bayelsa United
LDDDW
Season result split
29% W36% D36% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-10-10
1.21 pts / match · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-6-6
Last 5 away
0-3-2
LDLDD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.05Opponent xG: 1.68BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 0%

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.

Bayelsa United is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.14 goals / match - Kun Khalifat · 1.04 goals / match - Bayelsa United

Kun Khalifat scoring profile: strong

Kun Khalifat scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 matches).

Bayelsa United scoring profile: strong

Bayelsa United scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while Kun Khalifat keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 matches).

24Goals scored (season)24
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
32Goals conceded (season)29
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
2Average goals in match1.89
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
5Goals scored (last 5)3
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
5Goals conceded (last 5)3
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

How often they score at least...

64%1 goal64%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
18%2 goals21%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
4%3 goals0%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0%4 goals0%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal75%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
32%2 goals21%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
7%3 goals4%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0%4 goals4%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa 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.

36%
League average

Goal patterns

11%BTTS at half-time25%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
7%Scored in both halves14%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
20%BTTS - last 540%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa 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

61%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
14%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
4%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time57%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
29%Min. 2 goals after half-time25%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
7%Min. 3 goals after half-time4%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa 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.

Bayelsa United is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.11 pts / match - Kun Khalifat · 1.29 pts / match - Bayelsa United

Kun Khalifat - half-time state
21% leading46% draw32% trailing
Bayelsa United - half-time state
25% leading54% draw21% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.11Points per match (1st half)1.29
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.36Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.43Goals conceded (1st half)0.54
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.79Average goals (1st half)1.04
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
61%Clean sheet before half-time57%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
68%No goal before half-time50%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

After half-time (2nd half)

1.29Points per match (2nd half)1.04
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.36
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
0.61Goals conceded (2nd half)0.5
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
1.11Average goals (2nd half)0.86
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
50%Clean sheet after half-time61%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United
61%No goal after half-time71%
Kun KhalifatBayelsa United

Kun Khalifat - second-half results

32% W32% D36% L
31
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.11
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Bayelsa United - second-half results

18% W50% D32% L
36
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.29
PPG before half-time
Lead holding116%

Leads at half-time in 25% 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.

Kun Khalifat - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.201.00
Goals scored / match0.80.2
Goals conceded / match0.00.4
Average goals in match0.80.6
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%60%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+4-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Bayelsa United - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.800.60
Goals scored / match0.60.0
Goals conceded / match0.20.4
Average goals in match0.80.4
1 goal60%40%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%100%
Goal difference+2-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Kun Khalifat
ScoredConceded
3
7
0-15
3
4
16-30
4
4
31-45
5
4
46-60
6
4
61-75
3
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

Bayelsa United
ScoredConceded
4
5
0-15
5
3
16-30
5
7
31-45
3
3
46-60
6
2
61-75
1
9
76-90

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 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

1.95
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
0.9 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
106%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+54%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
41%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
13%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Kun Khalifat

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.10
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.30
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.20
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
67%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
207%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.36
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

Bayelsa United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.30
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.
-0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.51
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
156%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.01
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
4% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
4%

* 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

Kun KhalifatLigaBayelsa United
Average goals in match 2.001.84 1.89
Both teams scored 46%36% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 29%26% 25%
Clean sheets 25%38% 25%
Goal before half-time 61%61% 68%
Goal after half-time 75%60% 57%

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

1.84
Average goals per match
36%
Both teams scored
26%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
38%
Clean sheets
1.29
Home goals / match
0.55
Away goals / match
+135%
Home attack advantage
+57%
Home defence advantage
+47%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
61%
1 goal
24%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
25%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
1%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Kun Khalifat 1 - 0 - 0 Bayelsa United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Bayelsa United
1 : 2
Kun Khalifat

FAQ

What was the result of Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United?

The NPFL match finished Kun Khalifat 1:0 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 Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United?

Kun Khalifat score 0.86 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.86. The NPFL average is 1.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Kun Khalifat's matches and 50% of Bayelsa United's.

What form are Kun Khalifat and Bayelsa United in?

Over the last 5 games Kun Khalifat have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Bayelsa United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United?

The statistical background for Kun Khalifat vs Bayelsa United — 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.