Nigeria Premier Football League: Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Abia Warriors and Niger Tornadoes will battle in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Monday. The hosts are unbeaten in their last three games against Niger Tornadoes, including two wins. Can they continue this run? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Abia Warriors: Form Analysis
Abia Warriors suffered a 2-0 loss to Barau FC in their last game to extend their losing run to two in their last three games. Nevertheless, they remain unbeaten in four of their last six games. They have gathered positive results at home as well, remaining unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 outings. They sit 6th on the table with 46 points in 30 games, scoring 24 goals and conceding 22.
Niger Tornadoes: Form Analysis
Niger Tornadoes returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Rivers United in their game, with a goal from Terdoo Shimagande being the difference. Prior to the win, they had gone seven straight games without a win. On the road, they have seen one win, two draws and 12 defeats since the start of the season. They sit 13th on the table with 39 points in 30 games, scoring 31 goals and conceding 28.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Abia Warriors are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 games at home.
Niger Tornadoes are winless in 14 of their 15 away games this season, including 12 losses.
Abia Warriors are unbeaten in their last three games against Niger Tornadoes, including two wins.
Prediction
With 39 points, Niger Tornadoes have still not escaped relegation discussion, but the home record of Abia Warriors speaks well heading to this game. Going 12 of their 13 games without a loss at home is enough morale to win this game. Therefore, my prediction is a win for the hosts at 1.61 odds.
