NPFL · Nigeria · Lekan Salami Stadium
Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees prediction & analysis
Shooting Stars to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.45 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Shooting Stars 1.8 – 0.5 Ranchers Bees expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Shooting Stars are clear favourites at home with a 69% chance of winning, against 10% for Ranchers Bees.
Shooting Stars have taken 5 points from their last 6 matches (1W 2D 3L), scoring 0.7 and conceding 1.2 per game. Ranchers Bees have 4 points from their last 6 (1W 1D 4L), averaging 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
We expect around 2.3 goals (1.8 for Shooting Stars, 0.5 for Ranchers Bees). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 48%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (18%), 2–0 (16%), 0–0 (10%).
Our pick is Shooting Stars to win at a 69% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.44 is close to our fair price of 1.45.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Shooting Stars to win ✓ | 69% | 1.45 | 1.44 |
| Double chance | Shooting Stars or draw ✓ | 90% | 1.12 | 1.08 |
| Both teams to score | Not both teams to score ✗ | 52% | 1.91 | 1.44 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 67% | 1.49 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✗ | 59% | 1.69 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 80% | 1.25 | – |
| Half-time result | Shooting Stars ahead at half-time ✓ | 47% | 2.13 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Shooting Stars / FT Shooting Stars ✓ | 44% | 2.30 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 18% | 5.61 | – |
Form
Shooting Stars – last 6
| 11 Oct | @ Kun Khalifat FC | 0–2 | L |
| 7 Oct | vs Kano Pillars | 0–0 | D |
| 4 Oct | vs Nasarawa United | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | @ Enyimba | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Sep | @ Warri Wolves | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | vs Katsina United | 2–0 | W |
Ranchers Bees – last 6
| 11 Oct | vs Niger Tornadoes | 0–0 | D |
| 4 Oct | @ Kwara United | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | @ Enugu Rangers | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Sep | vs Bendel Insurance | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | @ Barau FC | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | @ Ikorodu City | 1–3 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shooting Stars and Ranchers Bees.
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 Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees?
Our pick is Shooting Stars to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees?
On our numbers Shooting Stars have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ranchers Bees 10%.
How many goals will there be in Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
When is Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees?
Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Lekan Salami 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.