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Nasarawa United vs Plateau United

Nigeria Nigeria

Federation Cup Lafia Township Stadium, Lafia
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Match Events

44' Event
Abdullahi A.
85' Event
Aboh D.
87' Event
Ada U.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-1, with Nasarawa United advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Nasarawa United
33%
Draws
27%
Plateau United
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Nasarawa United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Plateau United carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Nasarawa United's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Plateau United arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Nasarawa United, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 44%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Nasarawa United Clean Sheet 68%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nasarawa United Plateau United
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 13
Draws 6 5
Losses 12 12
Goals Scored 1.25 1.13
Goals Conceded 1.25 0.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 0.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 11, 2026 Federation Cup
Nasarawa United vs Plateau United
2:1
May 10, 2026 NPFL
Nasarawa United vs Plateau United
1:0
Dec 14, 2025 NPFL
Plateau United vs Nasarawa United
0:0
Apr 13, 2025 NPFL
Nasarawa United vs Plateau United
3:2
Nov 24, 2024 NPFL
Plateau United vs Nasarawa United
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nasarawa United Compare

Top Goalscorer Abdullahi A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ada U.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Plateau United Compare

Top Goalscorer Aboh D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Nasarawa United 50 / 100
Plateau United 27 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Nasarawa United Plateau United

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick NAS Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nasarawa United found the back of the net in 63% of recent matches (30 games).

Plateau United's defensive record shows goals conceded in 67% of 30 matches.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Nasarawa United remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Nasarawa United VS Plateau United
1.25 Goals Scored 1.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
50% Over 1.5 38%
50% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Nasarawa United

(Home)
17 Jun
Nasarawa United
1 : 2
Ikorodu City
11 Jun
Nasarawa United
2 : 1
Plateau United
06 Jun
Rivers United
2 : 3
Nasarawa United
01 Jun
Ejigbo City
0 : 3
Nasarawa United
24 May
Barau
3 : 0
Nasarawa United
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Plateau United

(Away)
11 Jun
Nasarawa United
2 : 1
Plateau United
06 Jun
Plateau United
2 : 1
Basira
01 Jun
Kogi United
0 : 1
Plateau United
24 May
Plateau United
1 : 0
Kano Pillars
10 May
Nasarawa United
1 : 0
Plateau United
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Kwara0
Sokoto United1
De Sapele Lion0
Adamawa Utd1
Bendel3
Crown FC1
El Kanemi Warriors2
Akwa United1
Shooting1
Kada Warriors2
Wikki Tourists3
Bayelsa United1
Bida Lions2
Warri Wolves0
Flight FC Gboko2
Mighty Jets1
Rivers United3
Rangers International2
Ejigbo City0
Nasarawa United3
Kogi United0
Plateau United1
Ingas1
Basira2
Ikorodu City2
Jigawa Golden Stars0
Enyimba International1
Gombe0
Sunshine Stars U192
Warinje1
Barau1
Abakaliki0
1/8-finals
Sokoto United2
Adamawa Utd0
Bendel3
El Kanemi Warriors4
Kada Warriors1
Wikki Tourists3
Bida Lions0
Flight FC Gboko1
Rivers United2
Nasarawa United3
Plateau United2
Basira1
Ikorodu City2
Enyimba International1
Sunshine Stars U191
Barau2
Quarter-finals
Sokoto United0
El Kanemi Warriors1
Wikki Tourists2
Flight FC Gboko1
Nasarawa United2
Plateau United1
Ikorodu City3
Barau2
Semi-finals
El Kanemi Warriors3
Wikki Tourists1
Nasarawa United1
Ikorodu City2
Final
El Kanemi Warriors-
Ikorodu City-