NPFL · Regular Season - 3

Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos Prediction

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Published: 12 Sept 2026Updated: 13 Sept 2026, 17:02

Match preview

Inter Lagos welcome Sporting Lagos to Onikan Stadium on matchday three of the Nigeria Premier Football League, with both sides seeking their first points of the season. This Lagos derby represents a crucial opportunity for either team to kickstart their campaigns after difficult opening weeks in the top flight.

Form and Head-to-Head

Inter Lagos have endured a difficult start, losing back-to-back matches against Shooting Stars and Doma United. Sporting Lagos also suffered defeat in their opening fixture against Doma United and missed matchday two due to stadium unavailability. Historically, the balance favours Inter Lagos, who have won both competitive derby meetings between these sides, including the most recent encounter.

Best Bet

Inter Lagos represent the primary selection for this fixture. Despite their slow start, they hold a superior head-to-head record and face opponents equally desperate for points. The home advantage at Onikan Stadium adds further weight to backing the hosts for their first win of the campaign.

Odds to Watch

Punters considering this matchup should monitor the available markets across partner operators. With both teams searching for their opening victory, the match carries genuine uncertainty despite Inter Lagos' historical edge. Betting on this fixture should be approached as entertainment rather than a guaranteed outcome.

Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos Odds

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1X2 prediction for Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos

Date and time 13 September 2026 at 18:00

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BTTSYes55%

Competitive fixture

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Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Inter LagosInter LagosLast matchesSporting LagosSporting Lagos
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
50%Over 1.5 goals80%
50%Over 2.5 goals60%
0%Over 3.5 goals20%
50%BTTS60%
50%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Inter LagosSporting Lagos

In the last 1 meetings, Sporting Lagos hold the edge — 0 wins for Inter Lagos, 1 for Sporting Lagos, 0 draws.

0% W00% D — 0100% W1
  • Inter Lagos0:3Sporting Lagos
    NPFL · 13 Sept 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
100%Over 2.5100%
0%BTTS0%
0%Inter Lagos over 0.5100%

Betting profits Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Inter Lagos

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.0001
Match WinnerDraw-1.0001
Match WinnerLose+0.4211
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.4311
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.7611
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.3011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.0001

Sporting Lagos

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.6628
Match WinnerDraw-1.5828
Match WinnerLose-2.1148
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.5544
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-3.0014
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.9668
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.8928
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.9968
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.1258
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.0738
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.0358
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.6013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.0423
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+3.9012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.5912
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.1111
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Key events

  • 7'
    Goal
    Sporting Lagos
  • 20'
    Yellow card
    Sporting Lagos
  • 22'
    Missed Penalty
    Inter Lagos
  • 56'
    Yellow card
    Sporting Lagos
  • 60'
    Goal
    Sporting Lagos
  • 81'
    Yellow card
    Inter Lagos
  • 85'
    Yellow card
    Inter Lagos
  • 90+3'
    Goal
    Sporting Lagos
  • 90+3'
    Yellow card
    Sporting Lagos

Inter LagosLast matches Inter Lagos

Inter Lagos have not won in the last 2 matches (0 draws, 2 losses).

0% W00% D — 0100% L2
  • Inter Lagos0:1Doma United
    LNPFL · 05 Sept 2026
  • Shooting Stars2:1Inter Lagos
    LNPFL · 28 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 2 games

Matches
2
Wins
0
Draws
0
Losses
2
Goals / game
0.5
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
BTTS
50%

Sporting LagosLast matches Sporting Lagos

In the last 5 matches Sporting Lagos have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

20% W120% D — 160% L3
  • Doma United2:0Sporting Lagos
    LNPFL · 30 Aug 2026
  • Shooting Stars1:0Sporting Lagos
    LNPFL · 23 Jun 2024
  • Sporting Lagos2:1Enyimba
    WNPFL · 16 Jun 2024
  • Sporting Lagos1:2Plateau United
    LNPFL · 12 Jun 2024
  • Bayelsa United2:2Sporting Lagos
    DNPFL · 09 Jun 2024

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.0
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Doma UnitedDoma United33005-059
2Barau FCBarau FC21103-124
3Kano PillarsKano Pillars21105-414
4Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees21015-323
5Ikorodu CityIkorodu City11003-123
6Rivers UnitedRivers United11002-023
7Shooting StarsShooting Stars11002-113
8Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes21014-403
9Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance21012-203
10Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United21012-3-13
11Plateau UnitedPlateau United21011-2-13
12Kun Khalifat FCKun Khalifat FC20200-002
13Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers10101-101
14Katsina UnitedKatsina United10101-101
15Kwara UnitedKwara United20112-3-11
16Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors20110-4-41
17Warri WolvesWarri Wolves10011-2-10
18Inter LagosInter Lagos20021-3-20
19Sporting LagosSporting Lagos10010-2-20
20EnyimbaEnyimba20021-4-30
League position 18 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 19 / 20
00%Wins100%1
00%Draws100%1
2100%Losses100%1
120%Goals scored100%5
3100%Goals conceded67%2
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos

Inter LagosInter Lagos

  • Matches played 2
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 1 (0.5)
  • Goals conceded 3 (1.5)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 2
  • Goals scored 5 (1.0)
  • Goals conceded 8 (1.6)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished

Lineups

Inter LagosInter Lagos

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Inter LagosInter Lagos

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Sporting LagosSporting Lagos

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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