Plateau United vs Bayelsa United: match statistics
Plateau United boasts an impressive home form with a 73% win rate and only 20% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.47 goals per match at home while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to a solid defense. Bayelsa United performs very poorly on the road – just a 13% win rate, 47% losses, and an average of only 0.6 goals scored away. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts: 1.62 xG for Plateau United in home matches compared to a mere 1.01 xG for Bayelsa away. The positive home goal difference of the hosts (+14) contrasted with the visitors' negative away goal difference (-9) confirms Plateau United's clear advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a certain victory for the home side in this fixture.
Plateau United vs Bayelsa United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Plateau United played Bayelsa United in NPFL (Nigeria). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Plateau United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Bayelsa United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Plateau United scores 1.00 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. Bayelsa United scores 0.87 and concedes 1.03. League average: 1.87 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Plateau United 40%, Bayelsa United 50%. Over 2.5: Plateau United 43%, Bayelsa United 27%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Plateau United has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.24. Plateau United: 8.9 shots per match, Bayelsa United: 6.6.
Match halves
Plateau United: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.53. Bayelsa United: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.37.
Goals by minute
Plateau United: 46-60 (7 goals). Bayelsa United: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NPFL: 1.87 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Plateau United boasts an impressive home form with a 73% win rate and only 20% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.47 goals per match at home while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to a solid defense. Bayelsa United performs very poorly on the road – just a 13% win rate, 47% losses, and an average of only 0.6 goals scored away. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts: 1.62 xG for Plateau United in home matches compared to a mere 1.01 xG for Bayelsa away. The positive home goal difference of the hosts (+14) contrasted with the visitors' negative away goal difference (-9) confirms Plateau United's clear advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a certain victory for the home side in this fixture.
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
| Plateau United | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.44 |
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.
Bayelsa United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Plateau United · 1.6 pts / match - Bayelsa United
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.
Plateau United is 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Plateau United · 0.87 goals / match - Bayelsa United
Bayelsa United is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.1 goals / match - Plateau United · 1.03 goals / match - Bayelsa United
Plateau United scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Bayelsa United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
Bayelsa United scores in 63% of matches (19 of 30 matches), while Plateau United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 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 - Plateau United
Over / Under - Bayelsa United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plateau United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bayelsa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Plateau United
Bayelsa United
* 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
| Plateau United | Liga | Bayelsa United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.10 | 1.87 | • 1.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 43% | 28% | • 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 38% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Plateau United 0 - 0 - 1 Bayelsa United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
The NPFL match finished Plateau United 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 Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
Plateau United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Bayelsa United 0.87. The NPFL average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Plateau United's matches and 50% of Bayelsa United's.
What form are Plateau United and Bayelsa United in?
Over the last 5 games Plateau United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bayelsa United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plateau United vs Bayelsa United?
The statistical background for Plateau United 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.