Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United FC Prediction: The Ikon Allah Boys are a tough nut to crack in front of their home supporters

Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 November 2025

The Ikon Allah Boys will be looking to flip the script when they lock horns with Katsina United FC at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium on Sunday. The guests who have lost five of their last six matches on the road will most definitely struggle against the hosts, who can’t afford to drop points in front of their home supporters in back-to-back games. 

Niger Tornadoes FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: DWWLL

The Ikon Allah Boys, who have been pretty consistent before have now lost two consecutive games. The halftime didn’t start the way they wanted, as none of their shots found the back of the net. After the break, both teams made some good runs and saves; however, Niger Tornadoes were stunned in the 87th minute. The defeat means they have now suffered a loss against Abia Warriors at home and Wikki Tourists on the road. 

The Ikon Allah Boys have managed five victories, shared the spoils twice and lost five games in their last twelve NPFL games. They dropped to seventh spot on the log, picking up seventeen points from a combined thirty-six. 

Niger Tornadoes have won four, lost once and drawn a game across their last six home encounters. 

Niger Tornadoes Team News

Isaac, who debuted a few days ago, started mostly in goal again, with Ahmed Family likely to continue in the middle, mainly due to the absence of Sabiu Ibrahim. 

Nigeria Tornadoes Potential Lineup (4-3-3)

Isaac—Oloye, Chibuzeze, Akinmoladun, Family—Ani, Chibueze, Etim—Oritseweyinmi, Victor Okoro, Shimagande

Head coach: Majin Mohamed 

Katsina United FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: WLWDD

The Chanji Boys are unbeaten across their last three games, sharing the spoils twice and winning once. In one of the most memorable games this season, Katsina United settled for a stalemate on their home ground. The (1-1) draw sparked a lot of controversy recently, as fans disrupted the game as soon as Batam FC levelled in the 68th minute. In the process, objects were thrown on the pitch and players were attacked. For this reason, they have been charged nine million naira and banned from attending their upcoming matches. 

The Chanji Boys are one of the three teams in the NPFL with just a win on the road this campaign. Katsina United have been pretty inconsistent on the road and need to improve when they play tomorrow. 

The Chanji Boys' only hope of surviving this season is to always win on their ground, and they have only tasted defeat once at home this season. Katsina United have picked up seventeen points from a combined thirty-six, scoring ten goals and conceding ten.

Katsina United Team News

Henry Makinwa’s men have been hit with a huge fine, which may affect their performance against Niger Tornadoes tomorrow. 

Katsina United Potential Lineup (4-3-1-2)

Abdullahi—Arigu, Yallilo, Uzeochi, Mohamed—Ezinwa, Barau Falolu—Auwal—Collins, Yusuf

Head coach: Henry Makinwa

Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United FC: head-to-head statistics

Niger Tornadoes have won three, while Katsina United have won five, and two games ended in a tie. Their last five meetings have produced fewer than two goals. 

Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last nine Katsina United NPFL games have produced fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, and the odds are available on the 1xbet bookmaker for 1.47.
• Niger Tornadoes FC have kept just a clean sheet in their last nine Nigerian Premier Football League meetings. You can try out a BTTS, and this particular option is available for 2.32 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Niger Tornadoes have managed just one game in their last three NPFL games at home. You can try an away win or draw, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.55.

Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United FC Match Prediction, 16 November 2025

Niger Tornadoes have been below par in recent games as they head here with two consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Katsina United march here following their controversial (1-1) stalemate against Barau FC on the road. 

For Niger Tornadoes, the maximum points are non-negotiable, especially coming from a defeat on the road and a loss against Abia Warriors on their ground. The Ikon Allah Boys will welcome a depleted Katsina United, who have been sanctioned by the league management after their misconduct against Barau FC. Katsina United fans have been suspended from watching their team, and all their home games will now be played in Jos. This is a perfect opportunity for the hosts to return to winning ways, and I’m confident Niger Tornadoes will get off to a flyer. 

My match prediction is for the home team to win and over 1.5 goals with a coefficient of 2.08 on the Betway bookmaker. 

My betting tip on this match is for Niger Tornadoes to win or draw and BTTS for a coefficient of 3.12 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My final betting tip is the home score before the break for 1.95 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!