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Plateau United vs Shooting - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Nigeria
NPFL 
Match Events
14'
14'
Taheer A.
46'
46'
Sub
Isaiah D. In: Tchadienne V.
Out: Isaiah D.
48'
48'
Otaniyi T.
AI Match Summary
Plateau United in this NPFL matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Plateau United.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
35%
25%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Plateau United
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Plateau United lately — more wins on the board than Shooting.
- Model gives Plateau United a 40% chance of winning this.
- 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.400000000000002%
Plateau United Clean Sheet 68%
Shooting Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Plateau United | Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 3 |
| Losses | 9 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.28 | 1.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.93 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 20, 2026 NPFL
Plateau United vs Shooting
3:1
Feb 22, 2026 NPFL
Plateau United vs Shooting
4:1
Oct 5, 2025 NPFL
Shooting vs Plateau United
1:0
Feb 2, 2025 NPFL
Plateau United vs Shooting
1:1
Sep 15, 2024 NPFL
Shooting vs Plateau United
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Plateau United Compare
Top Goalscorer Ibrahim J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Jackson S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Shooting Compare
Top Goalscorer Taheer A.
1 Goals 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
Shooting 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
Plateau United Shooting
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Plateau United 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's goal record stands at 72% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Shooting has conceded goals in 72% of their last 29 outings.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Recent resilience: Plateau United stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Plateau United VS Shooting
1.5 Goals Scored 1.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Plateau United
(Home) 04 Oct
Enyimba International
2 : 0 Plateau United
27 Sept
Plateau United
2 : 0 Inter Lagos
23 Sept
Doma United
2 : 2 Plateau United
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 1 Plateau United
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27 Sept
Plateau United
2 : 0 Inter Lagos
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
06 Sept
Plateau United
1 : 0 Kwara
06 Jun
Plateau United
2 : 1 Basira
24 May
Plateau United
1 : 0 Kano Pillars
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Shooting
(Away) 07 Oct
Shooting
0 : 0 Kano Pillars
04 Oct
Shooting
0 : 0 Nasarawa United
30 Sept
Enyimba International
4 : 2 Shooting
27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
23 Sept
Shooting
2 : 0 Katsina Utd
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30 Sept
Enyimba International
4 : 2 Shooting
27 Sept
Warri Wolves
1 : 0 Shooting
20 Sept
Plateau United
3 : 1 Shooting
13 Sept
CS Sfaxien
2 : 0 Shooting
24 May
Niger Tornadoes
1 : 0 Shooting
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 16 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13:2 | 15 |
| 3 | Doma United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 13 |
| 4 | Barau | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 5 | Bendel | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Kano Pillars | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Plateau United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 8 | Kwara | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Sporting Lagos | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 11 | Katsina Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 13 | Shooting | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 14 | Nasarawa United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 8 |
| 15 | Abia Warriors | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 16 | Enyimba International | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:10 | 7 |
| 17 | Ranchers Bees | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Warri Wolves | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3:6 | 7 |
| 19 | Inter Lagos | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:10 | 5 |
| 20 | Kun Khalifa | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:14 | 5 |
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