Niger Tornadoes vs Barau prediction

Niger Tornadoes have won four, drawn four and lost three of their 11 NPFL games so far, scoring 9 and letting in 8. That has them 8th on 16 points.

Their last six in all competitions read three wins, two draws and one defeat, at 0.7 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Abia Warriors 1-0 away; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Ikorodu City and a goalless draw away at Ranchers Bees.

Niger Tornadoes are unbeaten in four. Four clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank three times. At home they've won two of three recently (3 scored, 1 conceded).

So far in the NPFL, Barau have won three, drawn seven and lost one of 11, with 13 goals scored and 10 conceded, good for 7th place and 16 points.

Over the last six matches it has been one win, four draws and one defeat, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.3 against. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Kwara United; before that came a goalless draw away at Rivers United and a 2-2 draw at home to Enugu Rangers.

Barau are unbeaten in three. Two clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won none of three recently (2 scored, 5 conceded).

Home and away form points to Niger Tornadoes: Niger Tornadoes have won two of their last three at home, Barau none of their last three on the road. The two sides are level on points. Niger Tornadoes also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Niger Tornadoes clear favourites at 60%, with Barau on 15% and the draw at 25%.

On goals, it expects around 2.3 in the game: 1.4 for Niger Tornadoes and 0.9 for Barau. Over 2.5 goals is 43% and both teams scoring 47%. When they last met, on 28 Dec 2025, Niger Tornadoes won 2-0.