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Niger Tornadoes vs Ikorodu City Prediction, Tips & Odds

Niger Tornadoes vs Ikorodu City

NPFLRegular Season - 9
Niger Tornadoes
#14 · NPFL
DWLDL
VS
Bako Kontagora Stadium
Ikorodu City
#6 · NPFL
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Match Preview

The model favours Ikorodu City to win this match against Niger Tornadoes, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Ikorodu City currently sits in 9th place in the league, having played 7 matches with a record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Their goal difference of +1 indicates a slightly stronger performance in attack compared to their defence, scoring 8 goals while conceding 7. This season, they have shown some resilience, especially in drawing matches, which could play a crucial role in this fixture. On the other hand, Niger Tornadoes are positioned 12th with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses from 7 games. Their goal difference of -1 suggests they have struggled to find consistent scoring, netting only 6 goals while allowing 7. Their recent form, with just one win in the last five matches, reflects a challenging season thus far, which might affect their confidence heading into this game. According to the model, Ikorodu City has a win probability of approximately 45%, with a projected score of 1-0. A key market indicator suggests that betting on Ikorodu City to win could be a prudent choice. However, the unpredictability of football means that if Niger Tornadoes can improve their attacking output and capitalize on any defensive lapses, they could turn the tide in their favour. The full method used to reach this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team through an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Ikorodu City leads 2-1)
1 Niger Tornadoes1 Draw2 Ikorodu City
08 Feb
Ikorodu City
2-0
Niger Tornadoes
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Sept 25
Niger Tornadoes
4-2
Ikorodu City
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Apr 25
Ikorodu City
3-0
Niger Tornadoes
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Nov 24
Niger Tornadoes
0-0
Ikorodu City
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In the last four meetings between Niger Tornadoes and Ikorodu City, the record shows Niger Tornadoes winning 1 match, Ikorodu City winning 2, and 1 match ending in a draw. The scorelines indicate a mix of outcomes, with Ikorodu City achieving two wins by a margin of at least two goals, including a 3-0 victory. Niger Tornadoes' only win was a high-scoring 4-2 match. The presence of a goalless draw suggests some defensive stability, but overall, Ikorodu City has had the upper hand in this recent history, with Niger Tornadoes last winning in 2025.

NPFL Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Enugu Rangers
8521149517
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2
Rivers United
84401321116
DWDDW
3
Plateau United
8422138514
WLWDW
4
Barau FC
8341129313
DLDWD
5
Doma United
84131010013
LWLDL
6
Ikorodu City
8332107312
WLDWL
14
Niger Tornadoes
823367-19
DWLDL
18
Kun Khalifat FC
8224714-78
WLWLL
19
Enyimba
82151114-37
LWWDL
20
Inter Lagos
8125513-82
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Niger TornadoesHome
2W2D0L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 22.00 pts/game
Ikorodu CityAway
0W2D2L
4 playedGF 3 · GA 60.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Niger TornadoesIkorodu City
0.75Goals p.g.1.22
1Goals conceded p.g.1.22
46%Clean sheets34%
25%Win rate38%
1.75Avg goals in match2.44
Niger Tornadoes
Recent Form

Niger Tornadoes have won 7 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 0. Their recent home fixtures include beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 and drew with Niger Tornadoes 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 10D 11L from the last 28 games (25% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Niger TornadoesAll competitions
10 Oct
Ranchers Bees
0-0
Niger Tornadoes
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04 Oct
Niger Tornadoes
1-0
Kun Khalifat FC
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27 Sept
Nasarawa United
1-0
Niger Tornadoes
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23 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
0-0
Warri Wolves
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19 Sept
Katsina United
1-0
Niger Tornadoes
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14 Sept
Niger Tornadoes
1-1
Plateau United
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7
Win
25%
10
Draw
36%
11
Lost
39%
Ikorodu City
Recent Form

Ikorodu City have won 1 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Rivers United 2-0 and drew with Sporting Lagos 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 12L from the last 32 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Ikorodu CityAll competitions
10 Oct
Ikorodu City
2-0
Kwara United
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04 Oct
Rivers United
2-0
Ikorodu City
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30 Sept
Sporting Lagos
0-0
Ikorodu City
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27 Sept
Ikorodu City
2-0
Enugu Rangers
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23 Sept
Bendel Insurance
2-1
Ikorodu City
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19 Sept
Ikorodu City
0-0
Barau FC
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12
Win
38%
8
Draw
25%
12
Lost
38%

Lineups

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Unavailable Players

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Niger Tornadoes

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Ikorodu City

No reported absences

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.