🇳🇬 NPFL
· Regular Season - 29
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Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes - NPFL
Plateau United
W
W
L
W
L
15:00
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Niger Tornadoes
D
D
L
L
D
Rwang Pam Stadium
Match Preview
A crucial NPFL clash awaits as Round 29 sees two mid-table sides, separated by a single point, lock horns. Plateau United, currently 12th with 36 points, hosts 13th-placed Niger Tornadoes, who have amassed 35 points. Both teams are looking to secure a vital win to distance themselves from any lingering relegation concerns and potentially climb the table.
Plateau United's season has been a tale of two halves, heavily reliant on home form. They boast an impressive record at Rwang Pam Stadium, winning 10, drawing 1, and losing only 3. Niger Tornadoes, conversely, struggle mightily on the road. Their away form is abysmal, with just 1 win, 2 draws, and a staggering 11 losses. Their recent goalless draw against Warri Wolves provides little indication of an upturn in fortunes away from home.
Historically, Plateau United holds a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, winning 2, drawing 2, and losing 1 of the last 5 meetings. While no specific injury news is available, home advantage and contrasting form suggest Plateau United are favorites to take all three points. The numbers point towards a home win, solidifying their mid-table position and compounding Niger Tornadoes' away woes.
Plateau United's season has been a tale of two halves, heavily reliant on home form. They boast an impressive record at Rwang Pam Stadium, winning 10, drawing 1, and losing only 3. Niger Tornadoes, conversely, struggle mightily on the road. Their away form is abysmal, with just 1 win, 2 draws, and a staggering 11 losses. Their recent goalless draw against Warri Wolves provides little indication of an upturn in fortunes away from home.
Historically, Plateau United holds a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, winning 2, drawing 2, and losing 1 of the last 5 meetings. While no specific injury news is available, home advantage and contrasting form suggest Plateau United are favorites to take all three points. The numbers point towards a home win, solidifying their mid-table position and compounding Niger Tornadoes' away woes.
Our Predictions
1X2
1
69%
1.44
high
BTTS
BTTS No
57%
1.89
medium
CS
1-0
12%
9.00
medium
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HT/FT
1/1
30%
3.60
medium
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O/U
Under 2.5
64%
1.57
high
Match Info
Stadium
Rwang Pam Stadium
Referee
-
Round
Regular Season - 29
Plateau United
Niger Tornadoes
59.5%
Win Probability
40.5%
Match Analysis
Combo Double chance : Plateau United or draw and -3.5 goals
Predicted winner: Plateau United — Win or draw
Plateau United
45.00%
Draw
45.00%
Niger Tornadoes
10.00%
Expected goals:
-2.5 - -1.5
Head to Head
Plateau United
Niger Tornadoes
1
2
1 wins
2 draws
2 wins
2025-10-19
Niger Tornadoes
4 - 0
Plateau United
HT: 1-0
2025-02-09
Niger Tornadoes
1 - 1
Plateau United
HT: 0-0
2024-09-22
Plateau United
1 - 2
Niger Tornadoes
HT: 0-1
2024-05-26
Plateau United
0 - 0
Niger Tornadoes
HT: 0-0
2023-12-10
Niger Tornadoes
2 - 3
Plateau United
HT: 0-1
Odds
Bet365
Home
1.44
Draw
3.50
Away
7.00
Home
2.00
Draw
2.05
Away
8.00
Over 2.5
2.35
Under 2.5
1.57
Home -1
1.80
Away -1
2.00
Home -0.5
2.08
Away -0.5
1.72
Home/Draw
1.06
Home/Away
1.73
Draw/Away
1.73
1:0
3.50
2:0
5.00
2:1
6.00
3:0
7.50
3:1
17.00
3:2
41.00
4:0
13.00
4:1
29.00
0:0
6.50
1:1
7.50
2:2
26.00
0:1
12.00
0:2
29.00
0:3
51.00
1:2
23.00
1:3
51.00
2:3
67.00
3:3
81.00
4:2
67.00
5:0
26.00
5:1
51.00
6:0
51.00
6:1
81.00
7:0
81.00
1:0
3.25
2:0
7.50
2:1
29.00
3:0
21.00
3:1
51.00
4:0
51.00
0:0
2.38
1:1
12.00
2:2
81.00
0:1
9.00
0:2
41.00
0:3
81.00
1:2
51.00
Home
1.14
Away
5.00
Over 2
1.80
Under 2
2.00
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Rivers United
|
26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 24:14 | +10 | 49 |
W
L
W
D
D
|
| 2. |
Enugu Rangers
|
28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 32:20 | +12 | 47 |
W
D
W
D
W
|
| 3. |
Ikorodu City
|
28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 26:20 | +6 | 45 |
L
D
W
W
L
|
| 4. |
Nasarawa United
|
28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 25:22 | +3 | 44 |
L
W
L
D
D
|
| 5. |
Abia Warriors
|
28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 22:20 | +2 | 43 |
L
W
D
D
L
|
| 6. |
Bendel Insurance
|
28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 34:24 | +10 | 41 |
W
L
D
W
D
|
| 7. |
Shooting Stars
|
27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 27:28 | -1 | 41 |
W
L
W
L
L
|
| 8. |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 26:32 | -6 | 41 |
L
L
W
L
W
|
| 9. |
Katsina United
|
28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 25:26 | -1 | 38 |
L
D
W
D
W
|
| 10. |
Barau FC
|
28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 23:25 | -2 | 37 |
W
L
D
W
W
|
| 11. |
Warri Wolves
|
28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 25:26 | -1 | 36 |
D
D
L
D
L
|
| 12. |
Plateau United
|
28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 27:31 | -4 | 36 |
L
W
L
W
W
|
| 13. |
Niger Tornadoes
|
27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 30:25 | +5 | 35 |
D
L
L
D
D
|
| 14. |
Wikki Tourist
|
29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 26:30 | -4 | 35 |
W
L
W
L
D
|
| 15. |
Bayelsa United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 24:29 | -5 | 34 |
W
D
D
D
L
|
| 16. |
Enyimba
|
28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28:30 | -2 | 33 |
D
D
L
L
W
|
| 17. |
Kano Pillars
|
28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 22:28 | -6 | 32 |
L
W
D
W
L
|
| 18. |
Remo Stars
|
28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 26:34 | -8 | 30 |
W
L
D
L
L
|
| 19. |
Kwara United
|
28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 19:25 | -6 | 29 |
W
L
D
D
L
|
| 20. |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 24:32 | -8 | 29 |
D
W
L
W
W
|
Champions League
Relegation
Season Form
Plateau United
3
Wins
0
Draws
2
Losses
GF: 27
GA: 31
GD: -4
Niger Tornadoes
0
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
GF: 30
GA: 25
GD: +5
Last 5 Matches
Niger Tornadoes
01 Mar
H
Warri Wolves
0-0
D