Nigeria Premier Football League: Enyimba vs Plateau United Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Enyimba will lock horns against Plateau United on Sunday at the Aba Township Stadium. Plateau United are unbeaten in five of their last six games against Enyimba in all competitions. Can they extend this run? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Enyimba: Form Analysis
Enyimba suffered a 2-1 loss to Warri Wolves in their last game, further extending their recent poor form. The People's Elephant have now gone five straight games without a win, including three losses. In fact, they have managed just one win in their last ten outings. However, they have been better at home, remaining unbeaten in six of their last seven games, including four wins. The Aba Warriors sit in the relegation zone with 33 points in 29 games, scoring 29 goals and conceding 32.
Plateau United: Form Analysis
Plateau United returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in their last game. Prior to the win, they had lost two of three games, including games against Barau and Elkanemi Warriors. Nevertheless, their overall performance looks pretty fair, losing just two of their last ten outings. However, the peace boys have managed just one win in their last 12 games on the road. They sit 10th on the table with 39 points in 29 games, scoring 30 goals and conceiding 31.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Enyimba are winless in their last five games.
Plateau United are unbeaten in eight of their last ten games.
Four of the last five games between the two sides have seen at least a side keep a clean sheet.
Plateau United are unbeaten in five of their last six games against Enyimba in all competitions.
Prediction
While I expect the Aba giants to quickly bounce back to winning ways in no time after their recent setbacks, Plateau United have a good record playing against them. The Jos based team are unbeaten in their three games against the hosts and I see history repeating itself here. Therefore, my prediction is a win or a draw for the visitors at 1.89 odds.
