Lobi Stars vs Enyimba Prediction & Betting Tips - NPFL Premier League

Prediction published on 07/04/2024, 02:02  by Daniel Ngulu in NPFL Premier League Predictions

Lobi Stars will host Enyimba in their next Nigerian Premier League game, an encounter that could have a say in the title race. The two sides are locked on 48 points, Enyimba second and Lobi Stars third. Hosts Lobi Stars haven't had much going their way and would do with some stability, starting with this game. They have failed to win any of their last three matches, drawing the last two. In their last five matches they’ve managed just one win. Samuel Tiza’s third goal in four matches helped Lobi to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lagos last time out. With just six points won from a possible 15 in the last five matches, Lobi Stars will be keen on winning here. Fortunately, they carry to this game a good home run. In their last 14 league matches at home, Lobi Stars are unbeaten, only drawing twice in that run. One of those draws came in their last home match, playing to a 1-1 draw with Bayelsa United. As they seek a win here, Lobi Stars will be well aware of Enyimba’s threat. They have lost in each of their last three meetings with Enyimba.

Enyimba beat Lobi Stars 1-0 in the reverse fixture, setting a three-match winning run against their hosts. They however have just one win in their last three visits to Lobi Stars. They warmed up for this game with a comfortable 5-0 thrashing of Kano Pillars in their last game. That was the perfect response to their 2-1 defeat at Kwara United earlier. For all their strength, however, Enyimba must work on their home form. The champions come into this game without a win in their last five away matches. They have collected just one point from a possible 15 in their last five away matches. In that run, they failed to score in three matches, a run that could impact their title defence. Meanwhile, Enyimba have conceded two or more in three of their last five away matches in the league.