Wed 11 Nov

Nasarawa United v Plateau United: numbers & prediction

NPFL · Nigeria · Lafia Township Stadium
3–1
FT
Nasarawa United 62%Draw 22%Plateau United 16% Expected goals 1.74 – 0.74
75%
ZoraTips pick

Under 3.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.23 · Lost ✗

8/10Rating
1.23Odds
GG

Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.09 – our chance 53% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultNasarawa United to win ✓62% · @1.43
Double chanceNasarawa United or draw ✓84% · @1.04
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @2.09
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · @1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.67

Nasarawa United vs Plateau United prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Nasarawa United host Plateau United in the NPFL on Sunday 8 November, kicking off at 16:00 WAT at Lafia Township Stadium. Nasarawa United sit 5th with 56 points from 38 games (in the top half), while Plateau United are 11th on 50 (in the bottom half).

Form guide

Nasarawa United – form over the last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Kano Pillars 0–2 on the road. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.0 and concede 0.3 per game. 5 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Plateau United – form over the last 5: DDLWL Most recently they drew with Warri Wolves 1–1 at home. They score 1.8 and concede 1.3 per game.

On form, Nasarawa United have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.3.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 11 Jun 2026, finished Nasarawa United 2–1 Plateau United.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Nasarawa United 1.7 – 0.7 Plateau United in expected goals – roughly 2.5 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 46% for over 2.5, 53% for both teams to score. Recent games involving both sides have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Nasarawa United 62% · draw 22% · Plateau United 16%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 2.09.
  • Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.09 – we make it 53%, the price implies 48%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Under 3.5 goals, rated at 75% confidence at odds of 1.23. Predicted score: Nasarawa United 1–0 Plateau United. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Nasarawa United62%fair 1.61 · @1.43
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.75
Plateau United16%fair 6.11 · @6.40
2.47Expected goals
1.74Nasarawa United xG
0.74Plateau United xG
53%Both score
46%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%

From our goals model: Nasarawa United 1.7 – 0.7 Plateau United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultNasarawa United to win ✓62%1.611.43
Double chanceNasarawa United or draw ✓84%1.201.04
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓53%1.882.09 ▲
Draw no betNasarawa United (draw no bet) ✓79%1.26–
Asian handicapNasarawa United -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓61%1.63–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓70%1.421.29
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗54%1.841.71
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75%1.331.23
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓89%1.12–
First team to scoreNasarawa United to score first ✗64%1.56–
Half-time resultNasarawa United ahead at half-time ✗43%2.33–
Half-time / full-timeHT Nasarawa United / FT Nasarawa United ✗38%2.62–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%10.67–

Recent results

Nasarawa United – last 6

LWWWDW
1 Nov@ Kano Pillars0–2L
25 Octvs Enyimba1–0W
18 Oct@ Inter Lagos2–0W
11 Octvs Doma United2–0W
4 Oct@ Shooting Stars0–0D
27 Sepvs Niger Tornadoes1–0W
1.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5

Plateau United – last 6

DDLWLW
1 Novvs Warri Wolves1–1D
25 Oct@ Katsina United2–2D
18 Octvs Sporting Lagos2–3L
11 Octvs Kano Pillars4–0W
4 Oct@ Enyimba0–2L
27 Sepvs Inter Lagos2–0W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

11 Jun 2026Nasarawa United v Plateau United2–1
Nasarawa United vs Plateau United head-to-head page →

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu Rangers3819118+2068
2Rivers United3819109+1367
3Shooting Stars3818614+160
4Ikorodu City38161012+458
5Nasarawa United3816814+356
6Abia Warriors3816715-355
7Bendel Insurance37131410+553
8Barau FC38131312+452
9Katsina United37141013-252
10Kano Pillars3815617-251
11Plateau United3815518-150
12Kwara United38131114-150
13Enyimba38131015+249
14Kun Khalifat FC38131015-149
15Warri Wolves38131015-549
16Niger Tornadoes3813916+148
17Remo Stars3814519-547
18El Kanemi Warriors3813817-1647
19Bayelsa United38111017-543
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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Nasarawa United vs Plateau United?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.

Who will win Nasarawa United vs Plateau United?

On our numbers Nasarawa United have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Plateau United 16%.

How many goals will there be in Nasarawa United vs Plateau United?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Nasarawa United vs Plateau United?

Our predicted score is Nasarawa United 1–0 Plateau United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Nasarawa United vs Plateau United?

Nasarawa United vs Plateau United (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Lafia Township Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.