Match

Abia Warriors vs Bayelsa United: result 3-1 and analysis

NPFLMatchday 2Kick-off on January 18, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia

Abia Warriors
3-1
Bayelsa United

Full time

What was the result of Abia Warriors vs Bayelsa United?

Abia Warriors won 3-1 on January 18, 2023.

Goalscorers

  • 2′K. NwekeAbia Warriors
  • 65′B. LukmanAbia Warriors
  • 83′B. LukmanBayelsa United (o.g.)
  • 87′H. UdezukaAbia Warriors

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Abia Warriors have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Bayelsa United have 2, 1 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Abia Warriors
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 15, 2023Enugu Rangers(away)2-0NPFL
Jul 17, 2022Lobi Stars(home)3-0NPFL
Jul 10, 2022Akwa United(away)2-2NPFL
Jul 2, 2022Gombe United(home)3-2NPFL
Jun 26, 2022Shooting Stars(away)2-2NPFL
Bayelsa United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 15, 2023Akwa Starlets(home)1-1NPFL
Oct 23, 2021CS Sfaxien(away)0-4CAF Confederation Cup
Oct 17, 2021CS Sfaxien(home)1-0CAF Confederation Cup
Sep 19, 2021Ashanti GB(home)4-2CAF Confederation Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Abia Warriors score 1.8 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Bayelsa United score 1.5 and concede 1.8.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Abia Warriors1.81.259/1510/15
Bayelsa United1.51.812/42/4

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
19Abia Warriors12255121911

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