Nigeria Premier Football League: Kun Khalifa vs Ikorodu City Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Struggling Kun Khalifa will welcome Lagos-based Ikorodu City to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. The only game between the two sides in history ended in a 2-0 win for Ikorodu City. Who will win? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Kun Khalifa: Form Analysis
Kun Khalifa suffered a 2-1 loss to Kwara United in their last game to end their three-game unbeaten run. They managed to defeat Niger Tornadoes and Bayelsa United, and draw with Enyimba during this run. Despite a shaky start to the season and financial issues, The Pride of Imo State seems to be back on their feet, remaining unbeaten in six of their last nine games. At home, they have won their last four games. Nevertheless, they sit at the bottom of the table with 32 points from 30 games, scoring 26 goals and conceding 31.
Ikorodu City: Form Analysis
Ikorodu City bounced back to winning ways in their last game against Rivers United, defeating the table toppers 1-0, courtesy of the 52-minute goal from Folarin Temitope. With the win, the Oga Boys ended their three-game winless run. On the road, they have managed just one win in their last nine outings. They sit third on the table with 48 points in 30 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 21.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Kun Khalifa have won their last four games at home.
Ikorodu City are winless in eight of their last nine games on the road.
The only game between the two sides in history ended in a 2-0 win for Ikorodu City.
Prediction
Kun Khalifa are currently battling relegation at the moment and will need results to keep their spot in the Premier League next season. While they started the season poorly, their recent form shows they can deliver results. Lately, they have won their last four home games, and with Ikorodu City's poor form on the road, they should get a win. Therefore, my prediction is a win for the hosts at 1.82 odds.
