Match Report
The table read 10th (Katsina United, 51 pts) against 6th (Nasarawa United, 56 pts), 5 points apart. The last five rounds placed Nasarawa United no better than 10th for form, against 6th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.86/0.95 for Katsina United and 0.97/0.89 for Nasarawa United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.01.
Nasarawa United's last three games had all finished level.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 2 Katsina United wins, 4 for Nasarawa United, 0 draws, at 1.5 goals per meeting. 100% of these meetings ended in a home win. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 17% of meetings.
The venue was Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with room for 35,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Katsina United: Massally Boubacar (81')