NPFL · Nigeria · Enyimba International StadiumEnyimba vs Shooting Stars prediction & analysis
Enyimba to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Enyimba 1.8 – 0.6 Shooting Stars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Enyimba are clear favourites at home with a 66% chance of winning, against 11% for Shooting Stars.
Enyimba have taken 4 points from their last 6 matches (1W 1D 4L), scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.3 per game. Shooting Stars have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded. Shooting Stars come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 2.3 goals (1.8 for Enyimba, 0.6 for Shooting Stars). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 50%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (17%), 2–0 (15%), 1–1 (10%).
Our pick is Enyimba to win at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.57 is better than our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Enyimba to win ✓ | 66% | 1.52 | 1.57 |
| Double chance | Enyimba or draw ✓ | 89% | 1.13 | 1.11 |
| Both teams to score | Not both teams to score ✗ | 50% | 2.00 | 1.55 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 68% | 1.48 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✗ | 59% | 1.70 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 79% | 1.26 | – |
| Half-time result | Enyimba ahead at half-time ✓ | 45% | 2.20 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Enyimba / FT Enyimba ✓ | 42% | 2.40 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 17% | 5.85 | – |
Form
Enyimba – last 6
| 27 Sep | @ Kano Pillars | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | vs Sporting Lagos | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | vs Inter Lagos | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Sep | @ Doma United | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | @ Niger Tornadoes | 1–2 | L |
| 24 May | vs El Kanemi Warriors | 3–0 | W |
Shooting Stars – last 6
| 27 Sep | @ Warri Wolves | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | vs Katsina United | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | @ Plateau United | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | @ CS Sfaxien | 0–2 | L |
| 5 Sep | vs CS Sfaxien | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | vs Inter Lagos | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Enyimba and Shooting Stars.
NPFL table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | +20 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | +13 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | +1 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | +4 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | +3 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | -3 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | +5 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | +4 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | -2 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | -2 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | -1 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | +2 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | -1 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | -5 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | +1 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | -5 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | -16 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | -5 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | -12 | 40 |
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What is the prediction for Enyimba vs Shooting Stars?
Our pick is Enyimba to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Enyimba vs Shooting Stars?
On our numbers Enyimba have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shooting Stars 11%.
How many goals will there be in Enyimba vs Shooting Stars?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
When is Enyimba vs Shooting Stars?
Enyimba vs Shooting Stars (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Enyimba International Stadium.
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.