The visitors are in better form, but the hosts are very strong at home: Enyimba vs Shooting Stars prediction
The second-round Nigerian Premier League match between Enyimba and Shooting Stars is scheduled for 6 September at Enyimba International Stadium. After the opening round, the hosts sit 15th, while the visitors occupy fifth place.
Enyimba: inconsistent results, but an impressive home run
Enyimba have lost three of their last six league matches, alternating between victories and defeats. In the opening round of the new season, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes.
At home, however, the picture is completely different. Enyimba have won their last five home league matches and avoided defeat in 11 of their previous 12 league fixtures on their own ground.
Shooting Stars: five wins in their last six matches
Shooting Stars are in significantly better current form, having won five of their last six competitive matches. They began the new league campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos before also beating Sfaxien 1-0 in the Confederation Cup.
Their away record remains a weakness, however. Shooting Stars have won only one of their last 10 away league matches, so even their strong current form does not make the visitors obvious favourites.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Enyimba have won their last five home league matches.
- Shooting Stars have won five of their last six competitive matches.
- In the last six head-to-head meetings, Enyimba have won three, Shooting Stars one, while two matches ended in draws.
The visitors can edge a narrow victory: Enyimba vs Shooting Stars prediction
Enyimba's home record is very convincing, so the visitors should not expect an easy match. However, the hosts' current form is inconsistent, while Shooting Stars have won five of their last six matches. Given Shooting Stars' strong defence and more convincing recent form, we suggest backing the visitors with a draw-no-bet handicap.
