Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓17% · fair 5.91
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Sunday 24 May: Niger Tornadoes v Shooting Stars in the NPFL, played at Kwara Sports Complex. In the table, Niger Tornadoes are 16th, lower half, on 48 points after 38 matches; Shooting Stars are 3rd (among the top four) with 60. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Niger Tornadoes, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Remo Stars, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Shooting Stars, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Remo Stars, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shooting Stars, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Niger Tornadoes.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Niger Tornadoes 1.3 xG, Shooting Stars 0.7 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Niger Tornadoes 47%, draw 23%, Shooting Stars 29%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (86%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Shooting Stars. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Niger Tornadoes47%fair 2.11
Draw23%fair 4.26
Shooting Stars29%fair 3.43
2.00Expected goals
1.25Niger Tornadoes xG
0.75Shooting Stars xG
43%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
0–013%
1–113%
2–011%
0–110%
2–18%
From our goals model: Niger Tornadoes 1.3 – 0.7 Shooting Stars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Niger Tornadoes
Shooting Stars
Attack vs NPFL average
-26%
+11%
Goals conceded vs average
-26%
+12%
Our expected goals here
1.35
0.62
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
Niger Tornadoes to win✓
47%
2.11
–
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.31
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
–
Draw no bet
Niger Tornadoes (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Shooting Stars +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Niger Tornadoes to score first✓
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
49%
2.03
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Niger Tornadoes / FT Niger Tornadoes✓
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
17%
5.91
–
Recent results
Niger Tornadoes – last 6
LLWLWD
19 Apr
@ Remo Stars
0–3
L
5 Apr
@ Katsina United
0–1
L
29 Mar
vs Wikki Tourist
2–0
W
23 Mar
@ Abia Warriors
1–2
L
19 Mar
vs Rivers United
1–0
W
15 Mar
vs Kano Pillars
0–0
D
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Shooting Stars – last 6
LWWWLW
5 Apr
@ Remo Stars
0–1
L
29 Mar
vs Enugu Rangers
3–1
W
15 Mar
vs Wikki Tourist
3–2
W
12 Mar
vs Rivers United
2–1
W
8 Mar
@ Abia Warriors
0–2
L
1 Mar
vs Kano Pillars
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Niger Tornadoes and Shooting Stars.
What is the prediction for Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 86% chance.
Who will win Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars?
On our numbers Niger Tornadoes have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shooting Stars 29%.
How many goals will there be in Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars?
Our predicted score is Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Shooting Stars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars?
Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars (NPFL) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Kwara Sports Complex.
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.
