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Plateau United vs Bayelsa United

Nigeria Nigeria

NPFL Rwang Pam Stadium
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Match Events

49' Event
Ahmed U.

AI Match Summary

Plateau United in this NPFL matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Plateau United.

Win Probability Meter

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

50%
Plateau United
28%
Draws
22%
Bayelsa United
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Plateau United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Plateau United have won more games recently than Bayelsa United.
  • Plateau United are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Regular NPFL form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 50.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 68%
Bayelsa United Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Plateau United Bayelsa United
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 13 8
Draws 5 8
Losses 13 14
Goals Scored 1.13 1.13
Goals Conceded 0.88 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 22, 2026 NPFL
Plateau United vs Bayelsa United
1:0
Nov 2, 2025 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Plateau United
2:1
Feb 26, 2025 NPFL
Plateau United vs Bayelsa United
1:0
Oct 13, 2024 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Plateau United
1:0
Jun 2, 2024 NPFL
Bayelsa United vs Plateau United
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Plateau United Compare

Top Goalscorer Ahmed U.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Bayelsa United Compare

Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Plateau United 59 / 100
Bayelsa United 22 / 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 Bayelsa United

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

Defensive concern: Bayelsa United conceded in 80% of 30 recent games.

Plateau United found the back of the net in 71% of recent matches (31 games).

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Plateau United VS Bayelsa United
1.13 Goals Scored 1.13
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
38% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%

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