Sport Picks
Katsina Utd vs Shooting
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina 
Match Events
63'
63'
Sub
Ibrahim S. In: Adegoke Q.
Out: Ibrahim S.
66'
66'
Akanni E.
Assist: Yusuf J.
67'
67'
Ayodele I.
AI Match Summary
The NPFL 2025/2026 game between Katsina Utd and Shooting finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Katsina Utd.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
46%
15%
39%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Katsina Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Shooting come out ahead of Katsina Utd on wins alone.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Katsina Utd taking it.
- 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%).
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) 64.6%
Katsina Utd Clean Sheet 19%
Shooting Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Katsina Utd | Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 10 | 14 |
| Draws | 8 | 1 |
| Losses | 10 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 0.93 | 1.21 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.11 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 23, 2026 NPFL
Shooting vs Katsina Utd
2:0
Mar 22, 2026 NPFL
Katsina Utd vs Shooting
1:0
Nov 2, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Katsina Utd
1:1
Mar 7, 2025 NPFL
Katsina Utd vs Shooting
1:0
Oct 21, 2024 NPFL
Shooting vs Katsina Utd
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Katsina Utd Compare
Top Goalscorer Akanni E.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53
Shooting Compare
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Katsina Utd 42 / 100
Shooting 37 / 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
Katsina Utd 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
Shooting has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.
Katsina Utd went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Shooting lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Katsina Utd scored in 54% of their last 28 games.
Scoring Trends
Katsina Utd VS Shooting
1 Goals Scored 1
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Katsina Utd
(Home) 27 Sept
Katsina Utd
2 : 1 Doma United
23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
19 Sept
Katsina Utd
1 : 0 Niger Tornadoes
13 Sept
Kwara
3 : 0 Katsina Utd
30 Aug
Rangers International
1 : 1 Katsina Utd
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27 Sept
Katsina Utd
2 : 1 Doma United
19 Sept
Katsina Utd
1 : 0 Niger Tornadoes
10 May
Katsina Utd
4 : 1 Ikorodu City
19 Apr
Katsina Utd
3 : 2 Bayelsa United
05 Apr
Katsina Utd
1 : 0 Niger Tornadoes
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Shooting
(Away) 27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
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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
19 Apr
El Kanemi Warriors
1 : 2 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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