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

Prediction published on 09/06/2024, 01:11  by Daniel Ngulu in NPFL Premier League Predictions

A lot will be at stake when Lobi Stars play host to Remo Stars in the Nigerian Premier League on Sunday. The hosts are fifth on 52 points, seven behind Remo Stars going into this encounter. The top three teams qualify for continental football and that’s where Lobi Stars hope to be. With four matches to go, they will know just how important three points from this game can be. Mathematically, Lobi Stars are still in the title race, but realistically, they haven't shown enough to brand them title chasers. They have no win in the last five matches, picking just one point from a possible 15. In their last nine matches, they managed just one win, and that’s not really championship winning form. Having managed just two clean sheets in 11 matches, Lobi Stars could be heading into this home game as the underdogs. Three times in their last five matches, they conceded two or more goals and they failed to score in three of the five. That includes a 1-0 defeat at Doma United in their last outing.

Remo Stars recovered from their slight hiccup with a 2-1 win over Kano Pillars last time out. An earlier shock loss to Kwara United threatened to ruin their championship and continental ambitions but they are still in it. Remo Stars start this game just two points behind the league leaders Enugu Rangers. With Enugu Rangers facing second placed Enyimba this weekend, Remo will see this as the best chance to scale up in the race. They may not go top even with a win on Sunday, but dropping points isn’t an option at all. With three wins in their last four matches, Remo Stars will have the feel of the favorites here. They’ve also been on a good scoring run, managing at least two goals in each of the last four games. As they face a side not on a very good scoring run, Remo Stars should be very confident heading to this encounter. They’ll further be buoyed by the fact that they have beaten Lobi Stars in each of their last three meetings. However, Remo’s away form remains a concern, having failed to win any of their last 12 matches on the road.