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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference
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BetGenius backs Ikorodu City or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Ikorodu City welcome Barau FC in NPFL round four action, with both sides carrying unbeaten starts into this matchup. The hosts sit fifth in the table with four points from two matches, having opened their home campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees before drawing 2-2 on the road against Abia Warriors.
Barau FC enter the contest placed second in the standings with seven points from three games. While they have been potent at home scoring six goals across two wins, their lone away outing ended in a tight 0-0 stalemate against Kun Khalifat FC, highlighting a far more cautious approach on their travels.
Head-to-head records at this venue favour Ikorodu City, who have avoided defeat in both previous home encounters against Barau FC, winning 2-0 in league play and drawing 2-2 in cup competition.
Combined scoring rate: 2.2 goals per game (Ikorodu City at home plus Barau FC away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Enugu RangersPromotion - CAF Champions League (Qualification) | 8 | +5 | 17 |
| 3 | Sporting LagosPromotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification) | 9 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Plateau UnitedPromotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification) | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 | Barau FC | 9 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 9 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | +2 | 12 |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 11 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Katsina United | 9 | -2 | 12 |
the last 3 meetings are split 1-1 with 1 drawn.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Ikorodu City have started the season in solid form, winning 3-1 in their only home match and earning a 2-2 away draw at Abia Warriors. Barau FC have yet to score away from home in the league following a 0-0 draw at Kun Khalifat FC, and they have failed to win on either of their two previous visits to Ikorodu City.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
