Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba: match statistics
Niger Tornadoes present impressive home form with 80% victories and merely 10% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per match while conceding only 0.5 goals. The hosts have a +15 goal advantage in their home match balance and a high rate of clean sheets (70%). Enyimba fares significantly worse in away matches, with merely 10% victories, 60% losses, and a negative goal difference (-6). The guests average only 0.9 goals away, losing 1.5 goals in the process, and their poor away form (last 5 matches: dwdlldllll) further confirms difficulties outside their own stadium. Given Niger Tornadoes' dominance at home and Enyimba's problems away, the hosts are the decided favorites.
Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Niger Tornadoes played Enyimba in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 21 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Niger Tornadoes: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Enyimba: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.24 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. Enyimba scores 1.14 and concedes 1.05. League average: 1.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Niger Tornadoes 33%, Enyimba 43%. Over 2.5: Niger Tornadoes 33%, Enyimba 48%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Niger Tornadoes has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.17. Niger Tornadoes: 7.4 shots per match, Enyimba: 7.0.
Match halves
Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.67. Enyimba: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (7 goals). Enyimba: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.83 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 1.00, 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
Niger Tornadoes present impressive home form with 80% victories and merely 10% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per match while conceding only 0.5 goals. The hosts have a +15 goal advantage in their home match balance and a high rate of clean sheets (70%). Enyimba fares significantly worse in away matches, with merely 10% victories, 60% losses, and a negative goal difference (-6). The guests average only 0.9 goals away, losing 1.5 goals in the process, and their poor away form (last 5 matches: dwdlldllll) further confirms difficulties outside their own stadium. Given Niger Tornadoes' dominance at home and Enyimba's problems away, the hosts are the decided favorites.
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.49 |
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.
Enyimba is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.4 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.
Niger Tornadoes is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.14 goals / match - Enyimba
Niger Tornadoes is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.05 goals / match - Enyimba
Niger Tornadoes scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Enyimba keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).
Enyimba scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Niger Tornadoes
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.
Niger Tornadoes is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.14 pts / match - Enyimba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Enyimba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Niger Tornadoes
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
| Niger Tornadoes | Liga | Enyimba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.14 | 1.83 | ▲ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 36% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 38% | 38% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 62% | • 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 58% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Niger Tornadoes 0 - 0 - 1 Enyimba. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba?
The NPFL match finished Niger Tornadoes 2:0 Enyimba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.24 goals per game on average and Enyimba 1.14. The NPFL average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Niger Tornadoes's matches and 43% of Enyimba's.
What form are Niger Tornadoes and Enyimba in?
Over the last 5 games Niger Tornadoes have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Enyimba 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Niger Tornadoes 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.