Katsina United vs Karau Prediction: The home side stands a chance to a significant performance

Katsina United vs Karau: Prediction for the Match on November 08, 2025

Katsina United will play Barau FC in a big NPFL game. Barau FC is in 19th place, which is near the bottom, and Katsina United is in 10th place. Both teams need to win to move up in the league. This match is a big test of both teams' attacking power because neither team has scored a goal this season. Both will want to stop not scoring goals.

Katsina United: Form and Statistics

Last 5 Matches: DWLWL

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) reached its tenth week on Friday, October 24, 2025. Katsina United FC won 1-0 against El-Kanemi Warriors FC. The game at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina was officiated by Mudashiru Adamu. Usman Abdullahi was the fourth official, and Tajudeen Bako and Fisobe Samson helped him. The focus shifted to Saturday, October 25, when Niger Tornadoes FC and Kano Pillars FC played at the same stadium. The game started at 4:00 PM, and Adeniyi Adewale was the referee. Ibrahim Ahmad Lamido was the fourth official, and Ojo Olusegun Ayinde and Olayiwola M. Oladoja were the assistant referees.

Katsina United News and Lineup

The temporary management of Katsina United FC has sent their best wishes to Eng. Yazid Abukur on his new job as the Commissioner for the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development. In a press release from the Chairman/Supervising Coordinator, Alh. Surajo Umar Dalibi, the club welcomed Eng. Abukur to the sports family. He also said that Governor Dikko Radda was a good leader and did a good job running the government. Alh. Dalibi said that Abukur deserved the job because he cares about helping young people grow. The chairman also congratulated Alh. Aliyu Lawal Zakari Shargalle on his new job in the Ministry of Agriculture. He used to be a commissioner. He wished Shargalle well in his future work.

🔖 Katsina United Expected Lineup

Abdullahi Zalli, Ahmed Kabir Yallilo, Innocent Arigu, Ejike Uzeochi, Chigozie Ihejiofor, Akanni Elijah, Richards Christopher, Azeez Falolu, Auwal S. Abubakar, Bashir Usman, Uche Collins,

Substitutes: Hamisu Saidu, Moses Adikwu, Gimba Ajiji, Mubarak Sani, Abubakar Sadiq, Usman Barau, Abdulkadir Dali, Nafiu Ibrahim, David Okorie

Barau: Form and Statistics

Last 5 Matches: DLWLL

Plateau United won their last game against FC Barau. In the NPFL Matchday 7 game that took place in Kano State on Sunday, Barau FC lost 1-0 at home to Warri Wolves. Eugene Agagbe, who is one of Barau FC's coaches, has been chosen to be the head coach of the NPFL National U19 Team. Scouts chose 70 players from league games, and they are now in a training camp in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for two weeks. The club's president, Shawal Barau Jibrin; vice president, Kabiru Baita; chairman, Ibrahim Shitu Chanji; and general manager, Dominic Lorfa were all at the game on Sunday against Plateau United. In 2025, Nana Kwame Abraham was named the Super League's Best Foreign Player. He came to Barau FC from AS GN and has already made a difference by helping them score against Bendel Insurance in the NPFL. For NPFL26 Matchday 11 game against Wikki Tourist, SWAN Kano has named Yusuf Bala the Man of the Match. Yusuf, the goalie, also got his first clean sheet of the season.

Barau: Team News

Rabi'u Tata has been named the temporary technical adviser for Barau FC. Ladan Bosso left because of family problems, so he is now in charge. At the start of the season, Bosso was the coach of Barau FC, but he quit. So far, Barau FC's first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has not gone well. They are at the bottom of the NPFL table with five points after winning one game, drawing two, and losing four of their first seven games. Tata will lead the team in the derby against Kano Pillars on Sunday.

🔖 Karau Expected Lineup

Emeka Nwabulu (GK), Sugau Aliyu (C), Bismark Duah, Orji Kalu, Jimmy Ambrose, Samuel Mathew, Hillary Ekawu, Muhd Umar, Jude Mamman, Joseph Kemin, Yahya Ibrahim,

Substitutes: Oscar Destiny (GK), Sunday Dapma, Nura Ibrahim, Usman Maidubji, Sunday Antony, Obed Ponkap, Samuel Mathias, Stanley Oganbor, Kabir Abdullahi

Head Coach: Ladan Bosso

Katsina United vs Karau: Head-to-Head statistics

This is their first time meeting each other.

Katsina United vs Karau: Betting Tips & Odds

• Barau have scored the fewest goals in the NPFL and haven't scored in their last two games. They've also conceded in every away game this season.
• Katsina United, on the other hand, have not scored two or more goals in their last three matches. However, they’ve managed to keep their opponents from scoring two or more goals in the last five home games.
• Katsina United have been strong at home, winning four games in a row. They’ve scored in their last four home games and have drawn the fewest home games in the NPFL. Barau, meanwhile, have drawn the fewest away games and have not drawn an away game this season.
• Both teams have been tough to draw, but Katsina United have yet to draw a home game this season, just like Barau on the road.

Katsina United vs Karau match prediction, 8th November 2025

Katsina United’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Barau FC has struggled more, managing just one win, two losses, and two draws. Both teams need a win to improve their positions in the standings. Katsina United will look to their top goal scorer to lead the attack. For Barau FC, a strong defense will be key as they aim to stop Katsina’s offense and take advantage of counter-attacks.

Our match prediction is 2-0 Correct score with odds at 4.50 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Over 1.5 total goals with odds at 1.90 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Katsina United to win with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker