As part of the fifth round of the Nigerian Premier League, Kwara United will take on Remo Stars. Our experts have provided a detailed prediction for this upcoming matchup.
Kwara United
Kwara has performed relatively well at home in recent seasons, although they aren’t considered title contenders. This season, however, the start has been disappointing. They’ve managed only two points from three games and currently find themselves near the bottom of the table.
In their last match, Kwara played to a 1-1 draw away against Bayelsa United, with the opponent arguably looking the better side. A lack of confidence and psychological struggles have been evident, affecting the team’s form. Facing the league leaders, Kwara will need to rise to the challenge and deliver their best performance.
Remo Stars
Remo Stars have had an impressive start to the season, winning all four of their matches, which has placed them at the top of the league. However, with their nearest rival just two points behind, they can’t afford to ease up.
In their last outing, they secured a 2-1 home win against Enugu Rangers, with that goal being the first they’ve conceded in four matches. Remo has been fully focused on the domestic league but recently suffered disappointment in the CAF Champions League qualifiers, losing to Rabat 2-1 at home and 0-2 away.
Probable Line-ups
- Kwara United: Nurudeen, Aimuhua, Akanni, Anioke, Dadong, Shola, Abidemi, Victor, Kabiru, Yahaya, Ifeanyi.
- Remo Stars: Obassa, Akinyele, Junior, Ouwah, Sodiq, Tochukwu, Babavo, Mawuena, Nwori, Faisal, Fatokun.
Key Match Facts
- Kwara United has picked up just one point from two home games this season.
- Remo Stars have won both of their away games, keeping clean sheets in both.
- Betting odds for this match: Kwara win (1.9), Draw (3.1), Remo Stars win (4.2).
Head-to-Head
Last season, both teams exchanged home victories: Remo Stars won 2-0, while Kwara United responded with a 3-2 victory.
Prediction
The odds for this match seem somewhat surprising, with Kwara United, who have yet to win this season, being favored over the league leaders, Remo Stars, who have yet to drop any points. If the game proceeds without any unexpected factors, betting on X2 – Remo Stars not to lose seems like a solid option.