NPFL
Barau vs Abia Warriors
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Sani Abacha Stadium
Barau vs Abia Warriors Prediction & Stats - NPFL 2026/27
Predictions
Barau vs Abia Warriors is part of the NPFL schedule for Wednesday (23/09).
The fixture is staged at Sani Abacha Stadium, 16:00 (UK time).
Below is our Barau vs Abia Warriors prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Barau vs Abia Warriors
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Barau vs Abia Warriors prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Barau Win
Last updated on 23-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Barau the side to beat, with roughly 59% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NPFL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Barau Preview
Barau reach this fixture 4 match into their NPFL. Here is where Barau stand:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
2 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Barau, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josepe Junior Atule, 1 goals
Most assists: Aliyu Sugau, 1 assists
Recent results — Barau
19/09/2026 11:00
13/09/2026 11:00
06/09/2026 11:00
30/08/2026 11:00
24/05/2026 11:00
Abia Warriors: how they are travelling
Abia Warriors come in 4 matches into their NPFL.
Here is what Abia Warriors have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.25 points per game
4 scored, at 1 a game
6 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Abia Warriors, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Effimi Nsi Edim, 0 goals
Most assists: Effimi Nsi Edim, 0 assists
Recent results — Abia Warriors
20/09/2026 11:00
13/09/2026 11:00
07/09/2026 11:00
30/08/2026 11:00
24/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 2 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Barau: 1 win(s)
Abia Warriors: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Barau vs Abia Warriors
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Barau
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.41 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.81 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Abia Warriors
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.27 | 0 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
0.47 | 0 | 1.47 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Barau vs Abia Warriors, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
👉 Prediction: Barau to Win the First Half
Our top pick for Barau vs Abia Warriors is Barau to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Barau’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
Fixture information - Barau vs Abia Warriors
Match: Barau vs Abia Warriors
Competition: NPFL
Date: Wednesday, 23/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Sani Abacha Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Barau vs Abia Warriors that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 50%
Cards
0.5
League: 0.33
Corners
12
League: 9.76
Home Team
Barau
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.41 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.81 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Abia Warriors
Nigeria - NPFL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.27 | 0 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
0.47 | 0 | 1.47 |
Corners
11.33 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Abia Warriors received +24% more corners than Barau in the NPFL
14 / Match
Ikorodu City
(4)
Ranchers Bees
(10)
Kun Khalifat
(5)
Nasarawa United
(-1)(2)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Ikorodu City
(-1)
Ranchers Bees
(-1)
Kun Khalifat
Cards
1 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Barau received 100% more cards than Abia Warriors in the NPFL
0 / Match
Ikorodu City
(2)
Ranchers Bees
(0)
Kun Khalifat
(1)
Nasarawa United
(1)(-1)
Sporting Lagos
(-1)
Ikorodu City
(-1)
Ranchers Bees
(-1)
Kun Khalifat
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+50%
Barau is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Ikorodu City
(0)
Ranchers Bees
(3)
Kun Khalifat
(0)
Nasarawa United
(3)(2)
Sporting Lagos
(2)
Ikorodu City
(0)
Ranchers Bees
(0)
Kun Khalifat
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+67%
Abia Warriors condeded +67% more goals than Barau
1.5 / Match
Ikorodu City
(0)
Ranchers Bees
(1)
Kun Khalifat
(0)
Nasarawa United
(1)(0)
Sporting Lagos
(2)
Ikorodu City
(4)
Ranchers Bees
(0)
Kun Khalifat
NPFL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 2 |
Barau
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 |
Rivers United
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Kano Pillars
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Plateau United
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Bendel Insurance
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Ranchers Bees
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Ikorodu City
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Abia Warriors
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Enugu Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 |
Kwara United
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Nasarawa United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Niger Tornadoes
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 |
Katsina United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Shooting Stars
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Sporting Lagos
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Warri Wolves
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
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Inter Lagos
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 19 |
Kun Khalifat
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Enyimba
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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