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NPFL Matchday 8 predictions
10 fixtures from October 9 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
Friday, October 9
1X2
Saturday, October 10
1X2
Sunday, October 11
1X2- 0–0
Abia Warriors
Rivers United40%28%32%✗ Miss - 2–2
Barau FC
Enugu Rangers49%27%24%✗ Miss - 2–0
Kun Khalifat FC
Shooting Stars33%25%42%✗ Miss - 2–0
Nasarawa United
Doma United56%24%20%✓ Hit - 4–0
Plateau United
Kano Pillars64%22%14%✓ Hit - 2–1
Sporting Lagos
Bendel Insurance51%27%22%✓ Hit - 3–1
Warri Wolves
Inter Lagos54%22%24%✓ Hit
NPFL Matchday 8 runs from October 9 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 Plateau United - Kano Pillars: Plateau United to win at 64%. The tightest match is Abia Warriors - Rivers United, where no outcome clears 40%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Katsina United 4–2 Enyimba, October 9: the model's pick was Katsina United to win (57%) and it came in.
- Ikorodu City 2–0 Kwara United, October 10: the model's pick was Ikorodu City to win (60%) and it came in.
- Ranchers Bees 0–0 Niger Tornadoes, October 10: the model's pick was Ranchers Bees to win (57%) and it missed.
- Abia Warriors 0–0 Rivers United, October 11: the model's pick was Abia Warriors to win (40%) and it missed.
- Barau FC 2–2 Enugu Rangers, October 11: the model's pick was Barau FC to win (49%) and it missed.
- Kun Khalifat FC 2–0 Shooting Stars, October 11: the model's pick was Shooting Stars to win (42%) and it missed.
- Nasarawa United 2–0 Doma United, October 11: the model's pick was Nasarawa United to win (56%) and it came in.
- Plateau United 4–0 Kano Pillars, October 11: the model's pick was Plateau United to win (64%) and it came in.
- Sporting Lagos 2–1 Bendel Insurance, October 11: the model's pick was Sporting Lagos to win (51%) and it came in.
- Warri Wolves 3–1 Inter Lagos, October 11: the model's pick was Warri Wolves to win (54%) and it came in.
Matchday 8 FAQ
When is NPFL Matchday 8 played?
From October 9 to October 11. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?
Plateau United - Kano Pillars: Plateau United to win at 64% 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.