Plateau United vs Shooting: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Plateau United prepare to host Shooting Stars on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Plateau United, currently 13th in the standings with 33 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 28 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Shooting Stars, sitting 7th with 38 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Plateau United and Shooting Stars have favored Shooting Stars, with Shooting Stars claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against El Kanemi, Plateau United recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Shooting Stars's last outing came against Warri Wolves, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Plateau United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Plateau United and Shooting Stars are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Plateau United's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Shooting Stars's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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