NPFL · Nigeria · Bako Kontagora StadiumNiger Tornadoes vs Plateau United prediction & analysis
Niger Tornadoes to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.42 · bookmaker 1.42
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Niger Tornadoes 1.9 – 0.5 Plateau United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Niger Tornadoes are clear favourites at home with a 70% chance of winning, against 8% for Plateau United.
Niger Tornadoes have taken 9 points from their last 6 matches (3W 0D 3L), scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.3 per game. Plateau United have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
We expect around 2.5 goals (1.9 for Niger Tornadoes, 0.5 for Plateau United). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 40%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (16%), 2–0 (16%), 3–0 (10%).
In their last 1 meeting, Niger Tornadoes have won 0, Plateau United have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 3.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Niger Tornadoes to win at a 70% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.42 is close to our fair price of 1.42.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Niger Tornadoes to win | 70% | 1.42 | 1.42 |
| Double chance | Niger Tornadoes or draw | 92% | 1.09 | 1.06 |
| Both teams to score | Not both teams to score | 60% | 1.67 | – |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals | 71% | 1.42 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals | 59% | 1.70 | 1.50 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.31 | – |
| Half-time result | Niger Tornadoes ahead at half-time | 50% | 2.02 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Niger Tornadoes / FT Niger Tornadoes | 46% | 2.17 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 | 16% | 6.09 | – |
Form
Niger Tornadoes – last 6
| 6 Sep | @ Kano Pillars | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | vs Enyimba | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | vs Shooting Stars | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | @ Remo Stars | 0–3 | L |
| 5 Apr | @ Katsina United | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | vs Wikki Tourist | 2–0 | W |
Plateau United – last 6
| 6 Sep | vs Kwara United | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | @ Rivers United | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jun | @ Nasarawa United | 1–2 | L |
| 24 May | vs Kano Pillars | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | vs Kun Khalifat FC | 1–1 | D |
| 6 Apr | vs Ikorodu City | 4–1 | W |
Head to head
| 8 Mar 2026 | Plateau United v Niger Tornadoes | 3–0 |
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 Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United?
Our pick is Niger Tornadoes to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United?
On our numbers Niger Tornadoes have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Plateau United 8%.
How many goals will there be in Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 40% of the time on our projection.
When is Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United?
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Bako Kontagora Stadium.
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