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Bayelsa United vs Shooting - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Samson Siasia Sports Stadium, Yenagoa 
Match Events
24'
24'
Ebimobowei P.
46'
46'
Sub
Ayobami Junior A. In: Ayodele I.
Out: Ayobami Junior A.
46'
46'
Sub
Akpan J. In: Tijjani K.
Out: Akpan J.
AI Match Summary
The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Bayelsa United and Shooting finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Bayelsa United.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
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Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Shooting
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
20%
/ Low Confidence
- Shooting carry the better recent record into this one.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular NPFL 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Bayelsa United have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.8%
Bayelsa United Clean Sheet 14%
Shooting Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bayelsa United | Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 3 |
| Losses | 14 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 0.97 | 1.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.36 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 18, 2026 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Shooting
2:0
Aug 24, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Bayelsa United
0:1
Apr 11, 2025 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Shooting
3:0
Nov 24, 2024 NPFL
Shooting vs Bayelsa United
1:0
Jun 16, 2024 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Shooting
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bayelsa United Compare
Top Goalscorer Ebimobowei P.
1 Goals Assists Leader Onyinjekwu C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.05
Avg xA / game 0.68
Shooting Compare
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bayelsa United 31 / 100
Shooting 28 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Bayelsa United Shooting
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Shooting conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.
H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.
Bayelsa United scored in 57% of their last 30 games.
Bayelsa United has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Bayelsa United VS Shooting
1.6 Goals Scored 1.25
2 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 63%
80% Over 2.5 50%
60% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Bayelsa United
(Home) 01 Jun
Wikki Tourists
3 : 1 Bayelsa United
24 May
Bayelsa United
4 : 0 Kwara
10 May
Remo Stars
2 : 1 Bayelsa United
03 May
Bayelsa United
0 : 2 Rangers International
19 Apr
Katsina Utd
3 : 2 Bayelsa United
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24 May
Bayelsa United
4 : 0 Kwara
03 May
Bayelsa United
0 : 2 Rangers International
12 Apr
Bayelsa United
0 : 1 Wikki Tourists
29 Mar
Bayelsa United
4 : 1 Kano Pillars
15 Mar
Bayelsa United
2 : 1 Warri Wolves
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Shooting
(Away) 07 Oct
Shooting
0 : 0 Kano Pillars
04 Oct
Shooting
0 : 0 Nasarawa United
30 Sept
Enyimba International
4 : 2 Shooting
27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
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30 Sept
Enyimba International
4 : 2 Shooting
27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 | Shooting | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 | Bendel | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44:38 | 56 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 7 | Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 8 | Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 | Katsina Utd | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36:39 | 52 |
| 10 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 11 | Enyimba International | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 12 | Kun Khalifa | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:40 | 49 |
| 13 | Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 14 | Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 15 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 34:39 | 48 |
| 16 | Kwara | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 32:36 | 47 |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 | El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 27:46 | 47 |
| 19 | Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 | Wikki Tourists | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |
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