Bayelsa United FC vs Shooting Stars match preview and odds (January 18, 2026)

NPFL | Matchday 21

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January 18, 2026 | 3:00 pmShooting StarsOn January 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm an exciting football match is set to take place between Bayelsa United FC and Shooting Stars at Samson Siasia Sports Stadium in .

Best Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score Yes/NoNoProbability60%Best Odd-BookmakerVisit T&C's apply

Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 goalsProbability68%Best Odd-BookmakerVisit T&C's apply

Win/Draw/WinShooting StarsProbability35%Best Odd-BookmakerVisit T&C's apply

Expert TipDouble Chance 12Probability69%Best Odd-BookmakerVisit T&C's apply

Rivals Bayelsa United FC and Shooting Stars go head-to-head on January 18, 2026, with both sets of supporters undoubtedly hoping that it is their team that comes out on top at the end of the 90 minutes at the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium. These matchups are known for their fierce competition. However, based on their recent form, it is Shooting Stars who are the favourites to send their supporters home happy on this 21. matchday.

Comparing the two teams

PerformanceBayelsa United FC L 1 - 0 L 0 - 1 L 2 - 0 W 2 - 1 L 4 - 1 Bayelsa United FC recorded a 1 - 0 when they played against El Kanemi Warriors last time around.During the last 19 month, Bayelsa United FC have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 9 of their matches, demonstrating what kind of form they are in ahead of kick-off. Having scored a total of 8 goals in their last 10 matches, Bayelsa United FC averages 0.8 goals per game. Bayelsa United FC let in a total of 4 goal(s) across the matches.PerformanceShooting Stars W 3 - 0 L 3 - 0 L 3 - 0 W 2 - 1 W 0 - 1 Shooting Stars defeated Enyimba International F.C. in their last match by a scoreline of 3 - 0. Over the last 6 month, Shooting Stars has registered a total of 9 wins, while losing 7 matches. As well as this, Shooting Stars has drawn 5. Shooting Stars average 0.8 goals per 90 minutes over their last 10 matches, having found the back of the net a total of 8 times from such encounters.

Expert tip for the top of the table clash between Bayelsa United FC and Shooting Stars

With these two rivals taking to the field, our expert tip for the match is to bet on Double Chance 12, which is available at attractive odds of from . Although such matches are often difficult to predict, our experts believe that this has a 69% chance of occurring. A awaywin is very likely to happen (35%). The analysis suggest Under 2.5 goals goals with odds of in this match (68%). And a No for both teams to score (60%).

Best TipDouble Chance 12Best Odd At Go to T&C's apply. 18+