Enyimba v Sporting Lagos Prediction & Expected Goals (23 Sep) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultEnyimba to win ✗56% · @1.91

Double chanceEnyimba or draw ✗79% · @1.18

Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.77

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗82% · fair 1.21

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.12

Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Sporting Lagos travel to face Enyimba on Wednesday 23 September in the NPFL, with Enyimba International Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT.

Current form

Enyimba, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Inter Lagos, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Sporting Lagos, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Abia Warriors, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Enyimba 1.4 xG, Sporting Lagos 0.7 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Enyimba 56%, draw 23%, Sporting Lagos 21%.
Lower-risk option: Enyimba or draw (79%) at 1.18.
Price worth noting: Enyimba to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 56%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (63%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Enyimba 1–0 Sporting Lagos. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Enyimba56%fair 1.79 · @1.91

Draw23%fair 4.34 · @3.10

Sporting Lagos21%fair 4.78 · @3.90

2.18Expected goals

1.45Enyimba xG

0.73Sporting Lagos xG

43%Both score

37%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–016%

1–112%

2–012%

0–011%

2–19%

0–18%

From our goals model: Enyimba 1.4 – 0.7 Sporting Lagos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Enyimba to win ✗	56%	1.79	1.91 ▲
Double chance	Enyimba or draw ✗	79%	1.26	1.18
Both teams to score	Not both teams to score ✗	57%	1.77	–
Draw no bet	Enyimba (draw no bet) ✗	73%	1.37	–
Asian handicap	Sporting Lagos +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	63%	1.60	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	64%	1.56	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✗	63%	1.60	1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	82%	1.21	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	93%	1.08	–
First team to score	Enyimba to score first ✓	59%	1.70	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	47%	2.15	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Enyimba / FT Enyimba ✗	32%	3.09	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✗	16%	6.12	–

Enyimba – last 6

LLLWLW

20 Sep	vs Inter Lagos	0–1	L
12 Sep	@ Doma United	0–2	L
30 Aug	@ Niger Tornadoes	1–2	L
24 May	vs El Kanemi Warriors	3–0	W
19 Apr	@ Enugu Rangers	1–2	L
29 Mar	vs Abia Warriors	2–1	W

1.2Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Sporting Lagos – last 3

LWL

20 Sep	vs Abia Warriors	0–2	L
13 Sep	@ Inter Lagos	3–0	W
30 Aug	@ Doma United	0–2	L

1.0Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

0%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Enugu Rangers	38	19	11	8	+20	68
2	Rivers United	38	19	10	9	+13	67
3	Shooting Stars	38	18	6	14	+1	60
4	Ikorodu City	38	16	10	12	+4	58
5	Nasarawa United	38	16	8	14	+3	56
6	Abia Warriors	38	16	7	15	-3	55
7	Bendel Insurance	37	13	14	10	+5	53
8	Barau FC	38	13	13	12	+4	52
9	Katsina United	37	14	10	13	-2	52
10	Kano Pillars	38	15	6	17	-2	51
11	Plateau United	38	15	5	18	-1	50
12	Kwara United	38	13	11	14	-1	50
13	Enyimba	38	13	10	15	+2	49
14	Kun Khalifat FC	38	13	10	15	-1	49
15	Warri Wolves	38	13	10	15	-5	49
16	Niger Tornadoes	38	13	9	16	+1	48
17	Remo Stars	38	14	5	19	-5	47
18	El Kanemi Warriors	38	13	8	17	-16	47
19	Bayelsa United	38	11	10	17	-5	43
20	Wikki Tourist	38	9	13	16	-12	40

Team

Pts

+20

+13

-3

-2

-2

-1

-1

-1

-5

-5

-16

-5

-12

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos?

On our numbers Enyimba have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sporting Lagos 21%.

How many goals will there be in Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos?

We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos?

Our predicted score is Enyimba 1–0 Sporting Lagos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.

When is Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos?

Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos (NPFL) kicks off on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Enyimba International Stadium.

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.

Enyimba v Sporting Lagos: numbers & prediction