Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos FC Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds
The Nigeria Premier Football League begins its action on Friday with the round one game as Shooting Stars will welcome newly promoted Inter Lagos to the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Shooting Stars Form Analysis
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have made a significant upgrade in their technical team ahead of the new season, including appointing Salisu Yusuf as their new head coach, having succeeded Nurudeen Aweroro in August 2026. The Ibadan-based club will now aim to see how the changes in the dugout will have an immediate impact in the first game. During their participation in the Federation Cup, 3SC suffered a 4-5 defeat on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Inter Lagos FC Form Analysis
Inter Lagos FC will aim to begin their life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the first time with some positivity. They secured promotion to the Premier League following a 1–1 draw against Smart City FC on the final day of the 2025/26 season, which was enough to confirm promotion as the leader in the Nigeria National League Conference A with 29 points from 15 matches. Head coach Shakiru Giwa has constantly expressed the club's determination and readiness to begin life in the Premier League on a high note, and they will now aim to impress their travelling fans on Friday.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
- This is the first Nigeria Premier Football League match between the two sides
- Shooting Stars appointed Salisu Yusuf as their new head coach for the new season.
- Inter Lagos will be participating in their first NPFL match
- Inter Lagos secured promotion to the NPFL by finishing top of the Nigeria National League Conference A
- Shooting Stars were unbeaten in 15 of their last season's Premier League games at the Lekan Salami Stadium
Prediction
Both teams will aim to get a positive result from the opening match of the Premier League. However, considering the roaring fans at the Lekan Salami Stadium backing it out with an impressive 15-match home unbeaten run dating back to last season. My prediction is a win for 3SC with 1xBet offering 1.42 odds.
