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AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this NPFL matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
37%
30%
33%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Niger Tornadoes
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
37%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Plateau United lately — more wins on the board than Niger Tornadoes.
- 37% — that's where the model lands on Niger Tornadoes taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 27.200000000000003%
Niger Tornadoes Clean Sheet 68%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 16%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Niger Tornadoes | Plateau United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 9 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 0.93 | 1.07 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.07 | 0.9 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 14, 2026 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United
1:1
Mar 8, 2026 NPFL
Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes
3:0
Oct 19, 2025 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United
4:0
Feb 9, 2025 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United
1:1
Sep 22, 2024 NPFL
Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Niger Tornadoes Compare
Top Goalscorer Bashir M.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47
Plateau United Compare
Top Goalscorer Ibrahim J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Niger Tornadoes 59 / 100
Plateau United 23 / 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
Niger Tornadoes Plateau United
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Niger Tornadoes Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or 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
Plateau United let in goals in 67% of their last 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Niger Tornadoes remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Niger Tornadoes scored in 59% of their last 29 games.
Scoring Trends
Niger Tornadoes VS Plateau United
1 Goals Scored 0.75
1 Goals Conceded 0.88
50% Over 1.5 38%
38% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Niger Tornadoes
(Home) 14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
06 Sept
Kano Pillars
3 : 2 Niger Tornadoes
30 Aug
Niger Tornadoes
2 : 1 Enyimba International
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
10 May
El Kanemi Warriors
0 : 0 Niger Tornadoes
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14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
30 Aug
Niger Tornadoes
2 : 1 Enyimba International
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
03 May
Niger Tornadoes
2 : 2 Kwara
12 Apr
Niger Tornadoes
0 : 0 Rangers International
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Plateau United
(Away) 14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
06 Sept
Plateau United
1 : 0 Kwara
30 Aug
Rivers United
2 : 0 Plateau United
11 Jun
Nasarawa United
2 : 1 Plateau United
06 Jun
Plateau United
2 : 1 Basira
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14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
30 Aug
Rivers United
2 : 0 Plateau United
11 Jun
Nasarawa United
2 : 1 Plateau United
01 Jun
Kogi United
0 : 1 Plateau United
10 May
Nasarawa United
1 : 0 Plateau United
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barau | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 11 |
| 2 | Rangers International | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 3 | Doma United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 4 | Bendel | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Kano Pillars | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 6 | Plateau United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 7 | Rivers United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 8 | Kwara | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Shooting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Ranchers Bees | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 11 | Sporting Lagos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Ikorodu City | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 13 | Niger Tornadoes | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Abia Warriors | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 15 | Warri Wolves | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 16 | Nasarawa United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Inter Lagos | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Katsina Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 4 |
| 19 | Kun Khalifa | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:8 | 2 |
| 20 | Enyimba International | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | 0 |
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