Kwara United are chasing the top positions while Jigawa Golden Stars are more concerned with avoiding relegation. Who will get the points?
- Kwara United have the most scored goals in the second half (24) in Npfl
- Jigawa Golden Stars have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
These teams have little in common geographically as Jigawa Golden Stars have to travel 800 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
Kwara United form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here as Kwara United have scored 21 goals to get 28 points from 12 games. The overall stats in the Npfl are 8-4-0 (wins-draws-losses). The Kwara United fans aren't used to losing league-games here and will expect new points from this game. Kwara has played twelve games in a row here without a defeat.
No payout for Kwara United in their previous match, an away game at Akwa United that ended in defeat 1-2.
Before that, Kwara drew at home versus Rivers United.Kwara United are traveling soon after this match as the Npfl match at Ifeanyi Uba awaits in four days.
Kwara United have proved capable of finding the net in their games here with 21 goals in 12 league matches. Defensively Kwara United have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (4 in 12 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Jigawa Golden Stars form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Jigawa Golden Stars so far with only 6 points returning home. The records show 1-3-8 (win-draw-lose). Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in ten away games in a row.
Jigawa 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. C. Richards was the goal scorer.
Jigawa Golden Stars delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Abia Warriors (placed 13th) in their previous match; a Npfl game.
Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting Enugu Rangers's place.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Wikki Tourist in just four days.
The attacking power of Jigawa when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 12 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Jigawa have conceded 20 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Kwara United and Jigawa Golden Stars have met before this season: Jigawa Golden Stars - Kwara 0-0. Kwara United-Jigawa Golden Stars H2H statistics last seven meetings regardless of arena: Kwara three wins, Jigawa Golden Stars three wins, one draw. three of these seven matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Kwara United missing players
Jigawa Golden Stars missing players
| Kwara United | Jigawa Golden Stars | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| 11 | 8 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 30 | 21 | 8 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| 17 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 7 | 20 | 25 |
| 87% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 83% | 79% |
| 74% | 75% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 54% |
| 35% | 25% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 33% |
| 4% | 8% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 4% | 8% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 39% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 48% | 67% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 38% |
| 26% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 5.9 | 7.4 | 9.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| 4.1 | 2.6 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| 1.9 | 1.6 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8.5 | 10.4 | 15.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.3 | 4 | 4.9 |
| 3.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| 37% | 43% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 31% | 38% |
- Jigawa Golden Stars have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Jigawa Golden Stars have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Jigawa Golden Stars have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Jigawa Golden Stars have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Kwara United have created more than twice as many corners as Jigawa Golden Stars.
- Kwara United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Kwara United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Kwara United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Jigawa Golden Stars have scored away.
- Kwara United have the most scored goals in the second half (24) in Npfl
- Kwara United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Kwara United have won significantly more corners at home than 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 | Akwa United | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 45 |
| 2 | Kano Pillars | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 45 |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 42 |
| 4 | Rivers United | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 41 |
| 5 | Kwara United | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 40 |
| 6 | Enugu Rangers | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 38 |
| 7 | Enyimba | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 35 |
| 8 | Lobi Stars | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 34 |
| 9 | MFM | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 34 |
| 10 | Heartland | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
| 11 | Plateau United | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 33 |
| 12 | Akwa Starlets | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 20 | -8 | 33 |
| 13 | Abia Warriors | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 30 |
| 14 | Jigawa Golden Stars | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 20 | -8 | 29 |
| 15 | Wikki Tourist | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 20 | -8 | 25 |
| 16 | Katsina United | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 25 | -11 | 25 |
| 17 | Warri Wolves | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -10 | 24 |
| 18 | Sunshine Stars | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 17 | -9 | 21 |
| 19 | Ifeanyi Uba | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20 | -11 | 21 |
| 20 | Adamawa United | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 20 | -18 | 16 |