Nigeria Premier Football League: Katsina United vs Shooting Stars Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Katsina United will welcome Shooting Stars to the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Sunday for round 31 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League. Three of the last five games between the two sides ended in draws. Can this game follow the same direction? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Katsina United: Form Analysis
Katsina United played a 1-1 draw in their last game against El-Kanemi Warriors, extending their winless run to four games. During this run, they lost twice and drew two games. The Chanji Boys lost their last home games 2-1 to Kwara United and have now remained winless in five of their last eight games at home. They sit 12th on the table with 39 points in 30 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 29.
Shooting Stars: Form Analysis
Shooting Stars recorded a 3-2 win over Wikki Tourists in their last game in Ibadan. They have now won three of their last four games. However, they have been poor on the road, losing their last six games. Interestingly, they scored in just one game (vs Plateau) during this run. The Oluyole Warriors sit 5th on the table with 47 points in 30 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 33. The Ibadan boys are just one point off the continental spot (top three) and a win in this game will add to their aspiration of playing in Africa next season.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Katsina United are winless in five of their last eight games at home.
Shooting Stars have lost their last six games on the road.
Three of the last five games between the two sides ended in draws.
Prediction
Shooting Stars have been impressive in the league this season and are in the fight for a place on the continent next season. However, they have always found it challenging to translate their form to away games. Nevertheless, due to the inconsistent form of the Chanji Boys at home, I think the game can end in a draw. Therefore, my prediction is a draw at 4.31 odds.
