Nigeria Premier Football League: Plateau United vs Bayelsa United Prediction, Betting Tips, and Odds
Plateau United and Bayelsa United will lock horns in Jos on Sunday in Matchday 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The hosts have won their last five games at home. Can they continue this run? Below is the analysis of the teams, prediction, and odds.
Plateau United: Form Analysis
Plateau United suffered a 2-0 loss to Enyimba in their last game in Aba. They are back in Jos, where they recorded a 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in their last clash in front of their home fans. They have been impressive recently, going nine of their last eleven games without a loss. The peace boys have won their last five games at home, including huge statements in their last two. First was a 4-1 win over Shooting Stars before a 3-0 win over their rivals from Niger. They sit 13th on the table with 39 points in 30 games, scoring 30 goals and conceding 33.
Bayelsa United: Form Analysis
Bayelsa United secured a 2-1 win over Warri Wolves in their last game to move their winning run to two in their last three games. However, their recent form hasn’t been consistent, with three wins, five draws, and two losses in their last ten games. On the road, they are winless in their last eleven games and have managed only two wins on the road this season. They sit 14th on the table with 37 points in 30 games, scoring 26 goals and conceding 31.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
Plateau United have won their last five games at home.
Bayelsa United are winless in their last eleven games on the road.
Plateau United won their last two games against Bayelsa United.
Prediction
Plateau United are currently enjoying their season, most especially in front of their home fans. They have won their last five games at home, and playing against a side that has remained winless in eleven away games should pose no threat to them. Therefore, my prediction is a win for the hosts at 1.46 odds.
