Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultIkorodu City to win ✗62% · @1.42
Double chanceIkorodu City or draw ✓83% · @1.06
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗63% · fair 1.59
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓64% · @1.57
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗20% · fair 5.11
Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United preview and prediction
The match
Bayelsa United travel to Mobolaji Johnson Arena in the NPFL on Sunday 22 February (16:00 WAT) to face Ikorodu City. Ikorodu City are 4th with 58 points from 38 games (in the top four), while Bayelsa United sit 19th on 43 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.5 for Ikorodu City and 0.6 for Bayelsa United. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 64% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ikorodu City 62%, draw 21%, Bayelsa United 17%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Ikorodu City 1–0 Bayelsa United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ikorodu City62%fair 1.60 · @1.42
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @3.60
Bayelsa United17%fair 5.90 · @7.50
2.01Expected goals
1.46Ikorodu City xG
0.55Bayelsa United xG
37%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–020%
2–014%
0–013%
1–111%
2–18%
0–17%
From our goals model: Ikorodu City 1.5 – 0.6 Bayelsa United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ikorodu City to win✗
62%
1.60
1.42
Double chance
Ikorodu City or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.06
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
60%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ikorodu City / FT Ikorodu City✗
36%
2.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
20%
5.11
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Form
Ikorodu City – last 1
W
15 Feb
@ Enyimba
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Bayelsa United – last 1
D
15 Feb
vs Bendel Insurance
0–0
D
0.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United.
What is the prediction for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
On our numbers Ikorodu City have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bayelsa United 17%.
How many goals will there be in Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 37% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Our predicted score is Ikorodu City 1–0 Bayelsa United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
