Arena today In play2 05:24 WAT18+
NPFL Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Umuahia Township Stadium Full time

Abia Warriors

LDDLL
2–2
Half-time 1–1

Doma United

LWLDD
65%P(1)22%P(X)13%P(2)
λ home
1.82
λ away
0.66
Σλ total
2.48
P(over 2.5)
45%
P(BTTS)
51%
Modal score
1–0 15.3%

Abia Warriors vs Doma United prediction & xG model: Under 3.5 goals

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Abia Warriors v Doma United are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Statistical xG feed2.5245%
Over/under 2.5 price2.4455%
Blended total λ2.48100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.82, λaway = 0.66

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Abia Warriors λ = 1.82
016.2%
129.5%
226.8%
316.3%
47.4%
5+3.8%
Doma United λ = 0.66
051.8%
134.1%
211.2%
32.5%
40.4%
5+0.1%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Abi \ Dom012345+
08.45.51.8···
115103.30.7··
2149.13.00.7··
38.45.51.8···
43.82.50.8···
5+2.01.3····
Σ home-win cells
65.2%
Σ draw cells
21.9%
Σ away-win cells
12.9%
Most probable score
1–0 · 15.3%
4

Blending with the market

With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Abia Warriors–70.0%59.1%65.4%
X Draw–18.0%26.4%21.5%
2 Doma United–12.0%14.5%13.0%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.113 → 11.3% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Abia Warriors65.4%1.531.5265.8%-0.6%
X · Draw21.5%4.643.4029.4%-26.8%
2 · Doma United13.0%7.676.2016.1%-19.1%
Double chance
1X87.0%1.151.0496.2%-9.6%
X234.6%2.892.1646.3%-25.3%
1278.5%1.271.2182.6%-5.1%
Draw no bet
DNB Abia Warriors83.4%1.20–––
DNB Doma United16.6%6.01–––
Goal lines
Over 1.569.4%1.441.3375.2%-7.7%
Under 1.530.6%3.272.8335.3%-13.4%
Over 2.544.6%2.242.0848.1%-7.3%
Under 2.555.4%1.801.6461.0%-9.1%
Over 3.524.5%4.083.5827.9%-12.3%
Under 3.5 pick75.5%1.321.2182.6%-8.6%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes51.0%1.962.0947.8%+6.5%
BTTS no49.0%2.041.6162.1%-21.1%
Half-time
HT 145.5%2.20–––
HT X41.9%2.39–––
HT 212.6%7.94–––
6

The selection

Model pickUnder 3.5 goals
Probability75.5%
Fair odds1.32
Best odds1.21
EV per unit-8.6%

EV = 0.755 × 1.21 − 1 = -0.086 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricAbia WarriorsDoma United
SequenceLLDDLWDDLWLD
Matches66
W-D-L1-2-31-3-2
Points per match0.831.00
Goals for / match1.001.17
Goals against / match1.501.50
Over 2.550%50%
BTTS50%67%
Clean sheets33%17%
Failed to score33%17%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Strong home favourites – Abia Warriors 65% to win.

Form

Abia Warriors have one win from their last six (L L D D L W). Latest: 1–4 away at Shooting Stars. Per match: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded.

Sequence for Doma United: D D L W L D, so one victory in six. Latest: 2–2 at home to Ikorodu City. Per match: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Abia Warriors 1.82 · Doma United 0.66 · total 2.48. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 45%, BTTS 51%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Under 3.5 goals, probability 75%, odds 1.21 v fair 1.32. Most probable score: Abia Warriors 1–0 Doma United. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Abia Warriors vs Doma United?

The Model pick is Under 3.5 goals with a model probability of 75, priced around 1.21 by the bookmakers.

What are the Abia Warriors v Doma United probabilities?

Abia Warriors win 65%, draw 22%, Doma United win 13%.

What is the most probable score for Abia Warriors vs Doma United?

Abia Warriors 1–0 Doma United is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Abia Warriors vs Doma United?

Abia Warriors 1.82, Doma United 0.66 – over 2.5 at 45%, BTTS at 51%.

What time is Abia Warriors vs Doma United?

Sunday 8 November 2026, 16:00 WAT, at Umuahia Township Stadium – NPFL.