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Plateau United vs Basira

Nigeria Nigeria

Federation Cup New Jos Stadium, Jos
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Match Events

28' Event
Magit P.
47' Event
Dawa V.
62' Event
Aluku S.

AI Match Summary

Plateau United in this Federation Cup tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

30%
Plateau United
39%
Draws
31%
Basira
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Plateau United have won more games recently than Basira.
  • 39% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Plateau United have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Plateau United, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 73%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 68%
Basira Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Plateau United Basira
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 13 11
Draws 5 7
Losses 12 11
Goals Scored 1.5 1.14
Goals Conceded 1.13 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.14
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 6, 2026 Federation Cup
Plateau United vs Basira
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Plateau United Compare

Top Goalscorer Magit P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Dawa V.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Basira Compare

Top Goalscorer Aluku S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.04
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Plateau United 41 / 100
Basira 30 / 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
Plateau United Basira

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick PLA 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

Plateau United scored in 70% of their last 30 games.

Basira has conceded goals in 76% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Plateau United went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Plateau United VS Basira
1.5 Goals Scored 1.14
1.13 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 71%
50% Over 2.5 43%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Plateau United

(Home)
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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Basira

(Away)
06 Jun
Plateau United
2 : 1
Basira
01 Jun
Ingas
1 : 2
Basira
28 Mar
Mighty Jets
2 : 1
Basira
25 Mar
Basira
2 : 0
ABS
14 Mar
Sokoto United
1 : 0
Basira
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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 Warriors1
Ikorodu City0