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Barau FC vs Shooting Stars Prediction

- : -8 November 2026 at 15:00Nigeria
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Published: 08 Nov 2026

Match preview

Barau FC host Shooting Stars on 8 November 2026 at 18:00 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Barau sit seventh in the NPFL with 16 points from 11 matches, while Shooting Stars occupy tenth place on 15 points from the same number of games. Barau have scored 13 goals and conceded 10. Shooting Stars have netted 16 but leaked 15.

Form and H2H

Barau drew 0-0 with Niger Tornadoes in their last outing and have not won in five consecutive matches. They average 0.99 goals for and 0.90 against at home across their last ten games. Shooting Stars thrashed Abia Warriors 4-1 in their most recent fixture and have won three of their last ten away matches. Their away record shows 1.40 goals for and 1.40 against per game. In head-to-head meetings, Shooting Stars won 1-0 at home on 10 May 2026 and 1-0 away on 14 December 2025.

Best Bet

Barau's home advantage and Shooting Stars' recent attacking form create a competitive fixture, but Barau's winless run makes their position precarious. The pick is a Barau FC win. No partner odds are currently available for this match.

Odds to Watch

Barau's profit trend on home wins stands at -2.52, indicating backing the home side has lost money historically. Shooting Stars' away win trend is positive at 1.22. The Over 1.5 goals market shows Barau at -1.55 and Shooting Stars at 0.31 on the away side. Shooting Stars' attacking display against Abia Warriors suggests they carry threat, but Barau's defensive solidity at home has kept them competitive this season.

Barau FC vs Shooting Stars Odds

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1X2 prediction for Barau FC vs Shooting Stars

Date and time 8 November 2026 at 15:00

1X22
BTTSYes60%

Competitive fixture

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Barau FC vs Shooting Stars Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Barau FCBarau FCLast matchesShooting StarsShooting Stars
60%Over 0.5 goals80%
60%Over 1.5 goals80%
40%Over 2.5 goals60%
40%Over 3.5 goals60%
60%BTTS60%
60%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Barau FC — Shooting Stars

In the last 2 meetings, Shooting Stars hold the edge — 0 wins for Barau FC, 2 for Shooting Stars, 0 draws.

0% W — 00% D — 0100% W — 2
  • Shooting StarsShooting Stars1:0Barau FCBarau FC
    NPFL · 10 May 2026
  • Barau FCBarau FC0:1Shooting StarsShooting Stars
    NPFL · 14 Dec 2025
100%Over 0.5100%
0%Over 1.50%
0%Over 2.50%
0%BTTS0%
0%Barau FC over 0.5100%

Betting profits Barau FC vs Shooting Stars

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Barau FC

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-2.5214
Match WinnerDraw+5.7034
Match WinnerLose-4.0004
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.55610
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-0.69410
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-1.77610
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.01710
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-3.05310
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.38710
Goals Over/UnderOver 1-2.9014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1+9.5434
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-0.9512
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+4.0512
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.7325
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.2735
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+2.4012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.8912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.0211
Both Teams ScoreYes+0.4712
Both Teams ScoreNo-0.6112

Shooting Stars

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.2223
Match WinnerDraw-3.0003
Match WinnerLose-1.7413
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.31811
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.97311
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.68811
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.69511
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+2.99611
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-3.47511
Goals Over/UnderOver 10.0011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 10.0011
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.5524
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.4024

Match statistics

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Barau FCLast matches Barau FC

Barau FC have not won in the last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 losses).

0% W — 080% D — 420% L — 1
  • Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes0:0Barau FCBarau FC
    DNPFL · 30 Oct 2026
  • Barau FCBarau FC1:1Kwara UnitedKwara United
    DNPFL · 25 Oct 2026
  • Rivers UnitedRivers United0:0Barau FCBarau FC
    DNPFL · 18 Oct 2026
  • Barau FCBarau FC2:2Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers
    DNPFL · 11 Oct 2026
  • Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance4:1Barau FCBarau FC
    LNPFL · 04 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
1
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
60%

Shooting StarsLast matches Shooting Stars

In the last 5 matches Shooting Stars have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • Shooting StarsShooting Stars4:1Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors
    WNPFL · 01 Nov 2026
  • Ikorodu CityIkorodu City2:2Shooting StarsShooting Stars
    DNPFL · 25 Oct 2026
  • Shooting StarsShooting Stars3:1Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees
    WNPFL · 16 Oct 2026
  • Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC2:0Shooting StarsShooting Stars
    LNPFL · 11 Oct 2026
  • Shooting StarsShooting Stars0:0Kano PillarsKano Pillars
    DNPFL · 07 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Barau FC vs Shooting Stars Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers1063116-10621
2Rivers UnitedRivers United1146115-51018
3Kano PillarsKano Pillars1146114-11318
4Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance1160518-16218
5Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United1152411-10117
6Plateau UnitedPlateau United1144318-14416
7Barau FCBarau FC1137113-10316
8Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes114439-8116
9Katsina UnitedKatsina United1144314-15-116
10Shooting StarsShooting Stars1143416-15115
11Sporting LagosSporting Lagos1043314-13115
12Doma UnitedDoma United1043313-13015
13Ikorodu CityIkorodu City1135315-13214
14Warri WolvesWarri Wolves113447-8-113
15Kwara UnitedKwara United1133512-13-112
16Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC113359-16-712
17EnyimbaEnyimba1132612-15-311
18Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors1124510-17-710
19Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees1023511-14-39
20Inter LagosInter Lagos111376-20-143
League position 7 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 10 / 20
327%Wins36%4
764%Draws27%3
19%Losses36%4
1381%Goals scored100%16
1067%Goals conceded100%15
16100%Points94%15

Season statistic Barau FC vs Shooting Stars

Barau FCBarau FC

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

Shooting StarsShooting Stars

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

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Lineups

Barau FCBarau FC

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Shooting StarsShooting Stars

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Barau FC

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Shooting Stars

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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