This promises to be another interesting encounter in the Npfl. Enugu Rangers is in 19th position and welcome Plateau United in 1st place. Read all about the match here!
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Enugu Rangers form and stats
Enugu Rangers have played three Npfl home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Enugu Rangers has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager S. Yusuf and the players. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Enugu Rangers, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Enugu Rangers lost their last game at Al Masry after a 2-4 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Enugu Rangers lost 1-3 at home to Pyramids FC.
A goal frenzy last time out for Enugu Rangers, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Al Masry. Fun stuff to watch!
Enugu Rangers have scored 1 goal here in 3 league matches, a depressing statistic. Enugu Rangers's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 3 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Plateau United form and stats
As the visiting team in Npfl matches, Plateau United, who have the most scored goals (10) in Npfl, have produced an overall stat of 2-1-1 so far.
Plateau United have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 180 minutes ago. I. Olawoyin was the goal scorer.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Plateau United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Heartland (placed 13th). Preceding that match was the 0-0 draw at home vs Kano Pillars.
Plateau United have scored 5 goals on their travels this season, from 4 away games in the league. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (3 so far).
Head 2 Head
As for the last six games between these two teams, there's 3 Enugu Rangers victories, 0 draws and 3 Plateau United wins. 1 of these game ended with three goals or more, 5 matches with two goals or less.Enugu Rangers missing players
Plateau United missing players
| Enugu Rangers | Plateau United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Scored | S | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 60% | 33% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 50% | 57% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 25% | 43% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 25% | 29% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 40% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 50% | 57% |
| 20% | 33% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 25% | 29% |
| 40% | 67% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 5.7 | 7 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 4.7 | 4.5 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 0.5 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 14 | 7 | Total Shots | T S | 17 | 25 | 49 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 9 | 20 |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 44% | 45% |
- Enugu Rangers has the fewest scored goals (3)
- Enugu Rangers have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Enugu Rangers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Plateau United has the most points (7) away
- Plateau United has the most scored goals (10)
- Plateau United have scored more than double the goals of Enugu Rangers.
- Plateau United have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Plateau United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Plateau United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| 2 | Wikki Tourist | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Akwa Starlets | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | Lobi Stars | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | Ifeanyi Uba | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Sunshine Stars | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | Katsina United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 11 |
| 8 | Enyimba | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | Abia Warriors | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | Rivers United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 12 | MFM | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Heartland | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 | Akwa United | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 15 | Warri Wolves | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 16 | Adamawa United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| 17 | Delta Force | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -9 | 7 |
| 18 | Jigawa Golden Stars | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 19 | Enugu Rangers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 20 | Nasarawa United | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 2 |