Sporting Lagos FC vs Lobi Stars Prediction & Betting Tips - NPFL Premier League

Prediction published on 03/04/2024, 02:36  by Daniel Ngulu in NPFL Premier League Predictions

Lobi Stars will hope to stay in the title chase in the Nigerian Premier League when they travel to Sporting Lagos for their next game. Going into this game, the hosts are just three points above the relegation zone while Lobi Stars are a point behind leaders Enugu Rangers. By their placing in the standings after 27 matches, these teams clearly have different season targets. Sporting Lagos are seeking survival, an ambition that has taken a hit in recent matches. In their latest outing, they suffered a 1-0 loss away to Kano Pillars. That was their second defeat in three matches, and third match in five where they failed to score. In their last five matches, Sporting Lagos registered two wins, both coming at home. Those wins extended their home run to 13 matches unbeaten. They will thus be glad to take this game at their backyard. In their last five home matches, Sporting Lagos have posted straight wins.

Lobi Stars won the reverse fixture between these two sides, Sunday Chukwu’s first half goal settling the game. They will be on a quest for a double over Sporting Lagos, to keep their title hopes alive. While they are just a point off the leaders, the gap between them and fifth is just three points. That points to why this is a key game for the visitors. It hasn’t been great for them in recent matches. Two weeks ago they were top of the table but two winless outings have seen them drop. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Bayelsa United, leaving them on one win in the last four matches. In those four matches, they have no clean sheet, having conceded twice in two of them. While the defence will be a concern, Lobi Stars will be more concerned by their away form. They have no win in four away league matches, losing three and conceding twice in each of those three defeats.