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NPFL Matchday 9 predictions
10 fixtures from October 17 to October 18. 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 18 · 15:00
Every fixture this round
Saturday, October 17
1X2
Sunday, October 18
1X2- 15:00
Enyimba
Warri Wolves45%24%31%Correct score - 15:00
Inter Lagos
Nasarawa United31%25%44%Correct score - 15:00
Kano Pillars
Katsina United61%19%20%Correct score - 15:00
Kwara United
Abia Warriors60%19%21%Correct score - 15:00
Niger Tornadoes
Ikorodu City36%28%36%Correct score - 15:00
Plateau United
Sporting Lagos41%26%33%Correct score - 15:00
Enugu Rangers
Bendel Insurance41%26%33%Correct score - 15:00
Rivers United
Barau FC47%24%29%Correct score - 15:00
Shooting Stars
Ranchers Bees58%20%22%Correct score
NPFL Matchday 9 runs from October 17 to October 18 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 Doma United - Kun Khalifat FC: Doma United to win at 77%. The tightest match is Niger Tornadoes - Ikorodu City, where no outcome clears 36%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Doma United vs Kun Khalifat FC, October 17: the model's pick is Doma United to win (77%).
- Enyimba vs Warri Wolves, October 18: the model's pick is Enyimba to win (45%).
- Inter Lagos vs Nasarawa United, October 18: the model's pick is Nasarawa United to win (44%).
- Kano Pillars vs Katsina United, October 18: the model's pick is Kano Pillars to win (61%).
- Kwara United vs Abia Warriors, October 18: the model's pick is Kwara United to win (60%).
- Niger Tornadoes vs Ikorodu City, October 18: the model's pick is Niger Tornadoes to win (36%).
- Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos, October 18: the model's pick is Plateau United to win (41%).
- Enugu Rangers vs Bendel Insurance, October 18: the model's pick is Enugu Rangers to win (41%).
- Rivers United vs Barau FC, October 18: the model's pick is Rivers United to win (47%).
- Shooting Stars vs Ranchers Bees, October 18: the model's pick is Shooting Stars to win (58%).
Matchday 9 FAQ
When is NPFL Matchday 9 played?
From October 17 to October 18. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 9?
Doma United - Kun Khalifat FC: Doma United to win at 77% 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.