El-Kanemi Warriors vs Barau Prediction: How confident are the home side fans in a Warriors victory?

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Barau: Prediction & odds on the Match on 07 December 2025

El-Kanemi Warriors FC will play at home this weekend in Maiduguri against Barau FC of Kano. As we prepare for this big match, let's take a look at the preview. What do you think the final score will be? Who's the key player to watch? El-Kanemi have struggled recently, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 games. In contrast, Barau FC has been more consistent, with 2 wins and 2 draws from their last 5 matches. This gives the visitors a psychological edge. Here’s a deeper look at the tactical analysis.

El-Kanemi Warriors: Form and Statistics

El Kanemi Warriors last games: L L W L D

El-Kanemi Warriors' technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo, said his team was unlucky in their loss to Shooting Stars. Ayodele Ismail's lone goal gave Shooting Stars the win at Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. Dogo believed his team played better than Shooting Stars in the match. El-Kanemi Warriors are now preparing for an important home game against Barau FC of Kano this weekend. After two away games, the team is back in Maiduguri and has resumed intensive training under Dogo. The team is focusing on fitness and tactics to prepare for the newly promoted Barau FC. El-Kanemi Warriors are currently 15th in the league with 18 points and need a win to improve their position. The last time these teams met in a preseason friendly, El-Kanemi won 1-0 at Danbatta Stadium, while Barau FC won 2-1 in the return leg. El-Kanemi’s recent form shows 3 losses, 1 draw, and 1 win. They’ve conceded 6 goals, exposing defensive weaknesses. While their 2-0 win showed their potential, their overall inconsistency raises concerns about their ability to control matches.

El-Kanemi Warriors News and Lineup

El Kanemi Warriors have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five games. They've shown they can compete, but there are still things they need to work on. They only scored 3 goals in attack, which is an average of 0.60 goals per game. They gave up six goals on defense, which is an average of 1.20 goals per game.

🔖 Kwara United Expected Lineup

Nurudeen Badmos, Yahaya Ibrahim, Arinze Ogbonna, Aliu Salawudeen, Kabiru Muhammed (Captain), Adeyinka Adeoye, Ozor Phillips, Aule Johnmark, Issa Gata, Gidado Toyeeb, Ini Emmanuel

Substitutes: Yekini, Ajiboye, Olanrewaju, Akanni, Ogunribide, Wasiu, Shola, Junior, Mubarak

Coach: Ashifat Suleiman

Barau FC: Form and Statistics

Barau FC last games: W L W D D

Barau FC's technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, praised the club’s supporters after their 3-2 victory over Kwara United. The match, held at the Sani Abacha Stadium last weekend, saw Usman Maidubji, Muhammed Umar, and Stanley Oganbor score for Barau FC. Johnmark Aule and Chibuzor Ogbodo scored for Kwara United. Barau FC will face El-Kanemi Warriors next in Maiduguri this weekend. Their recent form (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) shows improved consistency and attacking power, with 6 goals scored. The win over Kwara United highlights their competitive spirit. In their last 5 games, Barau FC earned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5. The match against Kwara United was a thrilling 5-goal contest. Barau FC took the lead in the 19th minute through Maidubji. Chidera Ezeh equalized for Kwara United in the 40th minute. Umar put Barau FC ahead again in first-half stoppage time (45+7 min). In the second half, Aule equalized for Kwara United, but Oganbor scored the winner for Barau FC in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1 min). Oganbor was also named Man of the Match for his excellent performance.

Barau FC News and Lineup

Stanley Oganbor won Man of the Match again. His crucial goal led us to victory over Kwara United.

🔖 Barau Expected Lineup

Yusuf Muḥd (GK), Yusuf Umar (C), Bismark Duah, Orji Kalu, Jimmy Ambrose, Emmanuel Okoko, Samuel Mathew, Nana Abraham, Muhd Umar, Stanley Oganbor, Yahya Ibrahim

Substitutes: Emeka Nwabulu (GK), Adamu Umar Musa, Sunday Dapma, Sunday Antony, Usman Maidubji, Adamu Hussain, Joseph Kemin, Hillary Ekawu

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Barau Head-to-Head statistics

This match is a fresh start with no past meetings. Both teams are focused on their current form. Barau FC is on a strong run, while El Kanemi Warriors have struggled recently. This creates a clear confidence gap.

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Barau: Betting Tips & Odds

• In 4 out of the last 7 matches, El Kanemi Warriors played at home, and the total goals were over 1.5. In 5 out of those 7 matches, the total goals were under 2.5.
• For Barau FC, they played away in all 7 recent matches. In 7 out of 7, the total goals were over 1.5. In 6 out of 7, the total was under 2.5.
• Barau FC’s 2 wins from 5 matches show more momentum than El Kanemi Warriors’ 3 losses from 5.
• Both teams have scored between 3 and 6 goals recently, showing they can create goal-scoring chances.
• With no past meetings between the two teams, this match is all about current form.
• Barau FC scored over 1.5 goals in their last 4 games. El Kanemi Warriors had under 3.5 goals in their last 11 matches.
• Both teams made costly goalkeeping errors last weekend. Okiemuta Odah from Abia Warriors and Yusuf Muhammad from Barau FC both gifted goals they'd rather forget.

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Barau match prediction, 7th December 2025

The table below shows the goal stats for El Kanemi Warriors and Barau FC. The percentages reflect how often certain stats occurred compared to their total games played. The first four stats show the total number of goals scored in each match. For example, if a team has 100% for over 0.5 goals, it means they scored at least one goal in every game. The first-half goals section shows whether a goal was scored in the first half. The team goals scored and conceded stats show the percentage of games in which El Kanemi Warriors or Barau FC scored or conceded in their last 2 months of matches.

Our match prediction is Total cards 4.5 with odds at 1.65 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is BTTS (yes) with odds at 2.00 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Over 2.5 total goals with odds at 1.90 on 1Xbet bookmaker.