Sport Picks
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting
Nigeria
NPFL 2025/2026 Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna 
Match Events
43'
43'
Dabai A.
(Penalty)
71'
71'
Tijjani K.
73'
73'
Sub
Dalhatu A. In: Nelson M.
Out: Dalhatu A.
AI Match Summary
Niger Tornadoes in this NPFL 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Niger Tornadoes.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
46%
20%
34%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Niger Tornadoes
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Shooting have won more games recently than Niger Tornadoes.
- Niger Tornadoes are the model's pick here, at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.2%
Niger Tornadoes Clean Sheet 19%
Shooting Clean Sheet 16%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Niger Tornadoes | Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 8 | 15 |
| Draws | 8 | 1 |
| Losses | 12 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 0.89 | 1.18 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.11 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
May 24, 2026 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting
1:0
Dec 21, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Niger Tornadoes
2:1
Mar 23, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Niger Tornadoes
3:1
Nov 3, 2024 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting
2:0
Mar 25, 2024 NPFL
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting
2:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Niger Tornadoes 40 / 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
Niger Tornadoes Shooting
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Niger Tornadoes Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
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 75% of 28 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Niger Tornadoes remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Shooting's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Niger Tornadoes VS Shooting
1 Goals Scored 1.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 13%
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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Shooting
(Away) 13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
05 Sept
Shooting
1 : 0 CS Sfaxien
28 Aug
Shooting
2 : 1 Inter Lagos
01 Jun
Shooting
1 : 2 Kada Warriors
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
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13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
19 Apr
El Kanemi Warriors
1 : 2 Shooting
05 Apr
Remo Stars
1 : 0 Shooting
22 Mar
Katsina Utd
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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