Gombe United are ready to stop thinking about the league table ahead of this game versus Niger Tornadoes. Here's all you should know pre-match!
- Gombe United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Niger Tornadoes have lost all their away matches so far.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Gombe United and Niger Tornadoes.
Gombe United form and stats
Gombe United must be fairly happy with 5 points from their first three Npfl games here at Pantami Township Stadium.
Gombe United are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 226 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Yahaya).
It's back home for Gombe United, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Sunshine Stars away with the result 0-2. Gombe shared the glory with Sunshine Stars in their last match, an away game that ended all square 0-2. No payout for Gombe United in their previous match, an away game at Sunshine Stars that ended in defeat 0-2.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Enyimba in a game that was won 0-0. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus Enyimba. Before that game, the home loss against Enyimba with the scoreline 0-0.Gombe United has scored 3 league goals at home this season, in 3 matches. Defensively Gombe United have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (0 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Niger Tornadoes form and stats
It's not happening yet for Niger Tornadoes on their Npfl travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Tornadoes have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 18 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Ifeanyi Uba game.
Niger Tornadoes delivered a 2-0 draw playing at home against Shooting Stars (placed 19th) in their previous match. Niger Tornadoes might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Shooting Stars proved too strong as Niger Tornadoes slumped to a 2-0 defeat in front of their own fans at Lokoja Confluence Stadium. Niger Tornadoes won their last game, 2-0 versus Shooting Stars played at home.
Before that one, a nice away victory 0-1 at Kano Pillars. Preceding that game, the 0-1 draw paying a visit to Kano Pillars. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Kano Pillars wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.There's been a serious shortage of goals from Niger Tornadoes's away games in the league this season with only 0 goals from 3 matches.
Head 2 Head
Previous ten meetings with these contenders: Gombe United won three, Niger Tornadoes were winners in six and we saw one draw. two games with more than 2,5 goals, eight matches with two goals or less.Gombe United missing players
Niger Tornadoes missing players
| Gombe United | Niger Tornadoes | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 71% | 33% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 57% | 33% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 29% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 14% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 14% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 43% | 100% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 43% |
| 57% | 67% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 100% | 57% |
| 7.2 | 10.5 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 3.2 | 1 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 1.8 | 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 7 | 6.5 |
| 5.4 | 8.5 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 15% | 18% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 6.8 | 2 | 2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 11 | 8.5 |
| 2 | 0.5 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 7 | 4.5 |
- Gombe United have created more than twice as many corners as Niger Tornadoes.
- Gombe United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Gombe United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Gombe United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Niger Tornadoes have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Niger Tornadoes have failed to score a single goal away.
- Niger Tornadoes have lost all their away matches so far.
- Niger Tornadoes have won significantly more corners away than at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Remo Stars | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 3 | Enugu Rangers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 4 | Plateau United | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Kwara United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | Akwa United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | Enyimba | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Sunshine Stars | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | Wikki Tourist | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Nasarawa United | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Lobi Stars | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 12 | Abia Warriors | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 13 | Niger Tornadoes | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 | Katsina United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| 15 | Kano Pillars | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -5 | 7 |
| 16 | Akwa Starlets | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -7 | 7 |
| 17 | Heartland | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 18 | Gombe United | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 19 | Shooting Stars | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 20 | MFM | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -9 | 6 |
