Stadium: Samson Siasia Stadium
Time: 31.08.2025, 06:00 PM
Bayelsa United vs Barau FC United FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 August 2025
Bayelsa United will be keen to maintain their run of two games without a loss when they face off against Barau FC at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Sunday. Monday Odigie’s men have a stern test ahead of their clash against a newly promoted side, who would also be looking to make a stalemate on the road tomorrow.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Bayelsa United FC: form and statistics
Monday Odigie’s men began their season with an emphatic away victory over Shooting Stars on the road. Bayelsa United approached the game with a new coach, and after lots of pressure from the hosts, Andy Ezekiel kept them in the game. Thirty minutes later, Lawal broke the deadlock for Bayelsa United. The second half started, and it was Bayelsa United who were the better team; unfortunately, they couldn’t find the second goal.
The guests had a below-par season, wrapping up their campaign in 11th spot on the log. Bayelsa United escaped relegation after playing five games without a loss towards the end of the season. Moreover, they were also knocked out by Nasarawa United in the round of 16 of the Federation Cup.
Bayelsa United found the back of the net thirty-nine (39) times while conceding thirty-six (36) in the last campaign. After their terrible performance in the previous campaign, a lot has changed about the hosts, heading here with a new coach and some new players.
Bayelsa United lost just one game at home last campaign, but drew six, which made them one of the worst teams at home.
Bayelsa United Team News
No injury concern for Monday Odigie’s men, and since his tactic worked on the road, we might likely see the same starting eleven tomorrow. Mustapha Jawad is also expected to anchor the midfield, while Ogundare Awise will lead the backline. Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Magbisa Wisdom is expected to bolster the attack later tomorrow.
Bayelsa United Potential Starting Eleven (4-4-2)
Andy Ezekiel—Williams, Ogundare, Biriduba, Yusuf—Lawal, Jawad, Wisdom, Solomon—Ofem, Emo
Head coach: Monday Odigie
Barau FC: form and statistics
The newly promoted side kicked off their new campaign with a share of the spoils against one of the most successful sides in the history of the competition. After a great first half that saw them create so many chances, Barau FC were unable to convert any. Even though they were still the better side after the break, the issues still remain unresolved, as Barau FC split points in front of their home fans.
The Maliya Boys, who got promoted this season, have picked up one point from a combined three, failing to score any goals.
Barau FC is a newly formed team, and they’ll need time to adapt, although they played well against ten-man Eyimba Aba on their ground.
Barau FC Team News
The newly promoted team have been able to recruit some quality players, but I feel they’ll need more time to adjust in the NPFL. They have a very experienced coach in Ladan Bosso, who is capable of making them a competitive side.
Barau FC Potential Starting Eleven (4-3-3)
Salim—Sugau, Ambrose, Adamu, Sunday—Okoko—Enaranu, Ekawu, Kwame, Yahaya—Saidu Salisu
Head Coach: Ladan Bosso
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Bayelsa United vs Barau FC United FC: head to head statistics
Both teams will meet for the first time in their history, and it’s hard to tell what will transpire in this encounter.
Bayelsa United vs Barau FC United FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Bayelsa United FC have won six consecutive games at home. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.51.
- Three of the last Bayelsa United FC's four home NPFL games have produced more than two goals. This might surface here, and the odds are available on the Betway bookmaker for 2.78.
- Bayelsa United FC have conceded first in five of their last seven Nigerian Premier Football League games. You can try out a home team to score first, and this particular option is available for 1.45 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
Bayelsa United vs Barau FC United FC match prediction 31 August 2025
Barau FC MOVED the ball quickly against Enyimba Aba last week; unfortunately, they were unable to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Bayelsa United stunned a solid Shooting Stars on the road, returning to Yenegoa with the maximum points.
Barau FC are a very young side; a team barely a year old, and I believe they’ll need time to settle in nicely. They have got a decent and extremely talented coach, but they might not save them in this competitive league.
Bayelsa United played well on the road and deserved the maximum points. The Prosperity Boys are my favourite pick, and I expect them to exert dominance over their inexperienced visitors.
My match prediction is for the hosts to win and score more than once, with a coefficient of 1.98 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
My betting tip on this match is for this game to end in a home first-half win, for a coefficient of 2.08 on the Betway bookmaker.
My final betting tip is the home score before the break for 1.78 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
Good luck!
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