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NPFL Matchday 8 predictions
10 fixtures from October 10 to October 11. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Sunday, October 11 · 15:00
Every fixture this round
Saturday, October 10
1X2Sunday, October 11
1X2- 15:00
Abia Warriors
Rivers United28%23%49%Correct score - 15:00
Barau FC
Enugu Rangers53%22%25%Correct score - 15:00
Katsina United
Enyimba50%23%27%Correct score - 15:00
Kun Khalifat FC
Shooting Stars34%26%40%Correct score - 15:00
Nasarawa United
Doma United31%25%44%Correct score - 15:00
Plateau United
Kano Pillars38%27%35%Correct score - 15:00
Ranchers Bees
Niger Tornadoes47%24%29%Correct score - 15:00
Sporting Lagos
Bendel Insurance36%28%36%Correct score - 15:00
Warri Wolves
Inter Lagos52%22%26%Correct score
NPFL Matchday 8 runs from October 10 to October 11 with 10 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.
The safest pick of the round is Ikorodu City - Kwara United: Ikorodu City to win at 62%. The tightest match is Sporting Lagos - Bendel Insurance, where no outcome clears 36%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Ikorodu City vs Kwara United, October 10: the model's pick is Ikorodu City to win (62%).
- Abia Warriors vs Rivers United, October 11: the model's pick is Rivers United to win (49%).
- Barau FC vs Enugu Rangers, October 11: the model's pick is Barau FC to win (53%).
- Katsina United vs Enyimba, October 11: the model's pick is Katsina United to win (50%).
- Kun Khalifat FC vs Shooting Stars, October 11: the model's pick is Shooting Stars to win (40%).
- Nasarawa United vs Doma United, October 11: the model's pick is Doma United to win (44%).
- Plateau United vs Kano Pillars, October 11: the model's pick is Plateau United to win (38%).
- Ranchers Bees vs Niger Tornadoes, October 11: the model's pick is Ranchers Bees to win (47%).
- Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance, October 11: the model's pick is Sporting Lagos to win (36%).
- Warri Wolves vs Inter Lagos, October 11: the model's pick is Warri Wolves to win (52%).
Matchday 8 FAQ
When is NPFL Matchday 8 played?
From October 10 to October 11. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?
Ikorodu City - Kwara United: Ikorodu City to win at 62% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.
How are these predictions calculated?
Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.
Do the predictions change before kick-off?
Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.

