Nigeria Premier Football League: Bayelsa United vs Warri Wolves Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Bayelsa United will hope to bounce back to winning ways when they settle scores against Warri Wolves on Sunday. The hosts have won the last seven games between the two sides. Can this game follow the same direction? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Bayelsa United: Form Analysis
Bayelsa United suffered a 1-0 loss to Kun Khalifa in their last game, ending their four-game unbeaten run. During this run, they picked up one win against Rivers United and drew against Bendel Insurance, Ikorodu United, and Nasarawa United. However, the Yenagoa-based side have managed to pick up one win in their last eight outings. Nevertheless, they have been impressive at home, remaining unbeaten in eight of their last nine outings, with the only loss coming against El Kanemi Warriors. They sit 16th on the table with 34 points in 29 games, scoring 24 goals and conceding 30.
Warri Wolves: Form Analysis
Warri Wolves bounced back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Enyimba in their last game. Prior to the win, they had gone five straight games without a win, including three draws and two losses. They have performed below par on the road, managing one win in their last nine outings. They sit 9th on the table with 39 points in 29 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 27.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Bayelsa United are unbeaten in eight of their last nine home games.
Warri Wolves are winless in eight of their last nine games on the road.
The hosts have won the last seven games between the two sides.
Six of the last seven games between the two sides have seen the hosts keep a clean sheet.
Prediction
Warri Wolves secured an important win in their last game against Enyimba, but their record on the road this season is nothing to write home about. Moreover, the hosts are in great form at home, remaining unbeaten in eight of their last nine games at home. Not only that, recent games between the two sides have always favoured the hosts. Therefore, my prediction is a win for the hosts at 1.53 odds.
