Nasarawa United vs Enyimba: match statistics
Nasarawa United demonstrates impressive home form with a 73% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, averaging 1.36 goals scored while conceding just 0.45 per game. Enyimba, on the other hand, struggles heavily on the road—only 9% away wins, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have lost four of their last five away matches, averaging only 0.82 goals scored against 1.55 conceded. The significant gap in quality, possession (57% vs 46%), and expected goals (2.15 xG vs 0.83 xG) further speaks to the hosts' clear advantage. Given Nasarawa United's leadership position and Enyimba's poor away disposition, a home victory is the most likely outcome.
Nasarawa United vs Enyimba: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Nasarawa United played Enyimba in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Nasarawa United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Enyimba: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Nasarawa United scores 0.95 and concedes 0.73 goals per match. Enyimba scores 1.09 and concedes 1.09. League average: 1.85 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Nasarawa United 32%, Enyimba 41%. Over 2.5: Nasarawa United 32%, Enyimba 45%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Nasarawa United has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.18. Nasarawa United: 9.0 shots per match, Enyimba: 7.1.
Match halves
Nasarawa United: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.45. Enyimba: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Nasarawa United: 31-45+ (6 goals). Enyimba: 61-75 (6 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: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Nasarawa United demonstrates impressive home form with a 73% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, averaging 1.36 goals scored while conceding just 0.45 per game. Enyimba, on the other hand, struggles heavily on the road—only 9% away wins, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have lost four of their last five away matches, averaging only 0.82 goals scored against 1.55 conceded. The significant gap in quality, possession (57% vs 46%), and expected goals (2.15 xG vs 0.83 xG) further speaks to the hosts' clear advantage. Given Nasarawa United's leadership position and Enyimba's poor away disposition, a home victory is the most likely outcome.
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
| Nasarawa United | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.47 |
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.
Nasarawa United is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Nasarawa United · 0.8 pts / match - Enyimba
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 is 15% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Nasarawa United · 1.09 goals / match - Enyimba
Nasarawa United is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.73 goals / match - Nasarawa United · 1.09 goals / match - Enyimba
Nasarawa United scores in 59% of matches (13 of 22 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 matches).
Enyimba scores in 59% of matches (13 of 22 matches), while Nasarawa United keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 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 - Nasarawa United
Over / Under - Enyimba
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.
Nasarawa United is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - Nasarawa United · 1.14 pts / match - Enyimba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nasarawa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Nasarawa United
Enyimba
* 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
| Nasarawa United | Liga | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.68 | 1.85 | ▲ 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 36% | ▲ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▲ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 38% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | ▼ 55% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Nasarawa United 0 - 1 - 0 Enyimba. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
The NPFL match finished Nasarawa United 1:0 Enyimba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
Nasarawa United score 0.95 goals per game on average and Enyimba 1.09. The NPFL average is 1.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Nasarawa United's matches and 41% of Enyimba's.
What form are Nasarawa United and Enyimba in?
Over the last 5 games Nasarawa United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Enyimba 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nasarawa United vs Enyimba?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.