Our Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: 1-0
Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. A tight contest is expected, but Nasarawa United’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.
This Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nasarawa United's Last Match – Nasarawa United vs Kano Pillars
After suffering a 0-1 Nigeria Premier League loss to Kano Pillars, Nasarawa United must win to get back on track. In that match, Nasarawa United had 65% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nasarawa United | 65% | 0 (10) | - | 115 |
 Kano Pillars | 35% | 0 (2) | - | 43 |
Niger Tornadoes's Last Match – Barau FC vs Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Nigeria Premier League setback against Barau FC on January 14.
Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes Stats
Key Stats
| Nasarawa United | Niger Tornadoes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nasarawa United are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Niger Tornadoes average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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