NPFL · NigeriaBarau FC vs Abia Warriors prediction & analysis
Barau FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Barau FC 1.7 – 0.6 Abia Warriors expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Barau FC are clear favourites at home with a 64% chance of winning, against 12% for Abia Warriors.
Barau FC have taken 12 points from their last 6 matches (3W 3D 0L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 0.7 per game. Abia Warriors have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 2.3 goals (1.7 for Barau FC, 0.6 for Abia Warriors). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 39%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (17%), 2–0 (14%), 1–1 (10%).
In their last 1 meeting, Barau FC have won 1, Abia Warriors have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Barau FC to win at a 64% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.62 is better than our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Barau FC to win ✓ | 64% | 1.57 | 1.62 |
| Double chance | Barau FC or draw ✓ | 88% | 1.14 | 1.11 |
| Both teams to score | Not both teams to score ✓ | 61% | 1.65 | – |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 68% | 1.48 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✓ | 57% | 1.74 | 1.67 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 79% | 1.26 | – |
| Half-time result | Barau FC ahead at half-time ✓ | 44% | 2.25 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Barau FC / FT Barau FC ✓ | 40% | 2.48 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 17% | 6.00 | – |
Form
Barau FC – last 6
| 19 Sep | @ Ikorodu City | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Sep | vs Ranchers Bees | 3–1 | W |
| 6 Sep | @ Kun Khalifat FC | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | vs Nasarawa United | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Jun | @ Ikorodu City | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | vs Nasarawa United | 3–0 | W |
Abia Warriors – last 6
| 20 Sep | @ Sporting Lagos | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | vs Ikorodu City | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | @ Warri Wolves | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | vs Ikorodu City | 2–1 | W |
| 6 Apr | vs Bayelsa United | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | @ Enyimba | 1–2 | L |
Head to head
| 15 Mar 2026 | Barau FC v Abia Warriors | 2–0 |
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 Barau FC vs Abia Warriors?
Our pick is Barau FC to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Barau FC vs Abia Warriors?
On our numbers Barau FC have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Abia Warriors 12%.
How many goals will there be in Barau FC vs Abia Warriors?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 39% of the time on our projection.
When is Barau FC vs Abia Warriors?
Barau FC vs Abia Warriors (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
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