Barau vs Bayelsa United: will anyone be able to win this clash?
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the Matchday 22 fixture of the Nigerian Premier League, Barau will face Bayelsa United. The match will take place on Wednesday, January 21, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 CET, and I would like to offer a betting pick for this game.
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Barau vs Bayelsa United: match facts and head-to-head
- Barau have lost one of their last five matches.
- Bayelsa United have one win in their last four games, along with three defeats.
- Bayelsa United have failed to win in their last six away matches.
- Bayelsa United have lost their last three away games.
- Out of seven home matches, Barau have lost only one.
- Bayelsa United have the second-worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 25 goals.
- In six of their last ten matches, Barau failed to score.
- Bayelsa United defeated Barau 2–0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Barau vs Bayelsa United: match preview
Barau and Bayelsa United are level with each other in the standings and continue their fight for survival in Nigeria’s top division.
After 21 rounds, Barau have collected 25 points and sit 14th in the table. They are only two points clear of the relegation zone, meaning the team needs to pick up points more consistently. In their previous match, they played out a 0–0 draw against Enyimba, having earlier secured a 2–1 win over Niger Tornadoes.
Bayelsa United are just one position higher than Barau in the table. After 21 matches, they have 26 points and are three points clear of the relegation zone. In their most recent outing, Bayelsa United defeated Shooting Stars 2–0, although that win followed a run of three consecutive defeats.
As things stand, there is only a one-point gap between Barau and Bayelsa United in the standings. Both sides will be desperate for victory, not only to claim three points but also to move further away from the relegation zone.
Prediction
This is a crucial match for both teams. The game promises to be tense and highly competitive. My suggested bet is that both Barau and Bayelsa United will score in this match.
