Ikorodu City 60%Draw 24%Bayelsa United 17%Expected goals 1.53 – 0.74
60%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultIkorodu City to win ✗60% · @1.42
Double chanceIkorodu City or draw ✓83% · @1.06
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗59% · fair 1.71
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.30
Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 22 February the NPFL brings Ikorodu City against Bayelsa United at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, Ikorodu City are 4th, among the top four, on 58 points after 38 matches; Bayelsa United are 19th (in the drop zone) with 43. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ikorodu City 1.5 xG, Bayelsa United 0.7 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 40%, GG 41%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ikorodu City 60%, draw 24%, Bayelsa United 17%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (60%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ikorodu City 1–0 Bayelsa United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ikorodu City60%fair 1.68 · @1.42
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.60
Bayelsa United17%fair 6.02 · @7.50
2.27Expected goals
1.53Ikorodu City xG
0.74Bayelsa United xG
41%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–016%
2–012%
1–112%
0–010%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Ikorodu City 1.5 – 0.7 Bayelsa United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Ikorodu City
Bayelsa United
Attack vs NPFL average
+16%
+13%
Goals conceded vs average
+11%
-10%
Our expected goals here
1.70
0.95
Our own ratings from every NPFL result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ikorodu City to win✗
60%
1.68
1.42
Double chance
Ikorodu City or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.06
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
–
Draw no bet
Ikorodu City (draw no bet)
78%
1.28
–
Asian handicap
Bayelsa United +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.42
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
First team to score
Ikorodu City to score first✗
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ikorodu City / FT Ikorodu City✗
34%
2.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.30
–
Recent results
Ikorodu City – last 1
W
15 Feb
@ Enyimba
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Bayelsa United – last 1
D
15 Feb
vs Bendel Insurance
0–0
D
0.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United.
What is the prediction for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
On our numbers Ikorodu City have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Bayelsa United 17%.
How many goals will there be in Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 41% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Our predicted score is Ikorodu City 1–0 Bayelsa United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United?
Ikorodu City vs Bayelsa United (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
