Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves: match statistics
Niger Tornadoes are displaying impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +17 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match, keeping clean sheets in 67% of games, which points to a solid defensive setup. Warri Wolves exhibit significant issues in away fixtures, losing as many as 62% of matches and conceding an average of 1.38 goals per game, coupled with poor offensive efficiency (0.92 goals per match). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.96 vs 1.23), and the disparity in ball possession (54% vs 49%) and shots on target (5.5 vs 3.6) further underlines Niger Tornadoes' superiority. The recent form of both sides is similar (1 PPG each in their last 5 games), yet the decisive home edge of the hosts and the visitors' away frailties tilt the prediction towards a Niger Tornadoes victory.
Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Niger Tornadoes played Warri Wolves in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Niger Tornadoes: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Warri Wolves: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Niger Tornadoes scores 1.15 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Warri Wolves scores 0.93 and concedes 0.96. League average: 1.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Niger Tornadoes 31%, Warri Wolves 37%. Over 2.5: Niger Tornadoes 31%, Warri Wolves 26%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 25%.
xG, shots and style
Niger Tornadoes has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.41. Niger Tornadoes: 8.2 shots per match, Warri Wolves: 5.3.
Match halves
Niger Tornadoes: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.69. Warri Wolves: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Niger Tornadoes: 76-90+ (9 goals). Warri Wolves: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.82 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 25%.
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
Niger Tornadoes are displaying impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +17 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match, keeping clean sheets in 67% of games, which points to a solid defensive setup. Warri Wolves exhibit significant issues in away fixtures, losing as many as 62% of matches and conceding an average of 1.38 goals per game, coupled with poor offensive efficiency (0.92 goals per match). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.96 vs 1.23), and the disparity in ball possession (54% vs 49%) and shots on target (5.5 vs 3.6) further underlines Niger Tornadoes' superiority. The recent form of both sides is similar (1 PPG each in their last 5 games), yet the decisive home edge of the hosts and the visitors' away frailties tilt the prediction towards a Niger Tornadoes victory.
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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 | Warri Wolves | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 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.
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 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.15 goals / match - Niger Tornadoes · 0.93 goals / match - Warri Wolves
Niger Tornadoes scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Warri Wolves keeps a clean sheet in 44% (12 of 27 matches).
Warri Wolves scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Niger Tornadoes keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 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 - Niger Tornadoes
Over / Under - Warri Wolves
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Niger Tornadoes · 1.04 pts / match - Warri Wolves
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Niger Tornadoes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Warri Wolves - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% 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 | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Niger Tornadoes
Warri Wolves
* 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 | Warri Wolves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.12 | 1.82 | • 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 35% | ▲ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 31% | 25% | • 26% |
| Clean sheets | • 38% | 39% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 60% | • 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 69% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Niger Tornadoes 0 - 1 - 0 Warri Wolves. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves?
The NPFL match finished Niger Tornadoes 0:0 Warri Wolves. 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 Warri Wolves?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.15 goals per game on average and Warri Wolves 0.93. The NPFL average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Niger Tornadoes's matches and 37% of Warri Wolves's.
What form are Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves in?
Over the last 5 games Niger Tornadoes have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Warri Wolves 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves?
The statistical background for Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves — 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.