Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds
The Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three kicks off action on Sunday, with Abia Warriors set to welcome Ikorodu City at Umuahia Township Stadium. Can the Pride of Abia bounce back from a heavy matchday two defeat?
Abia Warriors Form Analysis
Abia Warriors have started their campaign poorly as they are still searching for their first win of the NPFL season. The Pride of Abia began their season with a goalless draw against Kun Khalifa on home soil, then suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against newly promoted Ranchers Bees at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on matchday two. They will now aim to bounce back from their poor run of form, although they have now suffered four defeats from their last five matches.
Ikorodu City Form Analysis
Ikorodu City have made a magnificent start to the NPFL campaign, and they will aim to build on the impressive form. The Lagos-based team started their season with an incredible comeback, beating newly promoted Ranchers Bees 3-1 on matchday. Ikorodu City was supposed to play Sporting Lagos F.C. on matchday 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League season, but the match was postponed because the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium), Lagos, was unavailable. They will now aim to secure their first three points when facing Abia Warriors away from home.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
- Abia Warriors are still searching for their first NPFL win this season.
- Abia Warriors opened the campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Kun Khalifa
- Abia Warriors have now lost four of their last five matches.
- Abia Warriors hold an unbeaten record when playing against Ikorodu City on their home soil
- Ikorodu City came from behind to beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 in their opening game.
Prediction
Abia Warriors have an impressive record against Ikorodu City on their home soil, having won each of their last two meetings and remaining unbeaten in their last three. My prediction is a win for the Abia Warriors, with 1xBet offering 1.60 odds.
