Shooting Stars will take a trip to Umuahia, to play against Abia Warriors on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Umuahia Township Stadium
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Both teams are in similar form, with one win in their last five league matches. Abia Warriors are keen to bounce back to winning ways after they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat in the Abia derby against Enyimba last time out. Shooting Stars were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home last weekend against Katsina Utd and due to their poor form in away games, they have a slim chance of bouncing back to winning ways.
For the Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars prediction, we say Abia Warriors will win Shooting Stars 2-1, and this is why. The hosts won four and drew one of their last five home matches, while the visitors are winless in their last five trips (2D3L).
We predict both teams to score on Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars, and this is why. The hosts scored 13 and conceded 16 goals in 13 games, while the visitors scored 15 and conceded 14 goals in 13 matches.
The pride of Abia won one and lost two of their last five league matches, including last weekend’s Abia derby 2-1 defeat away from home to Enyimba. After 13 matches, Abia Warriors occupy the 9th position with 17 points from five wins and two draws.
Shooting Stars won one and lost two of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s 1-1 draw at home to Katsina United. After 13 league games, they sit in the 7th position with 19 points from five wins and four draws.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Abia Warriors: Nmecha, Jerry, Gbadamosi, Wotlai, Anaemena, Nwoburuoke, Ojonugwa, Ibrahim, Megwo, Ozor, Moses
Shooting Stars: Anozie, Taiye, Mutiu, Lawal, Bamidele, Gbolagade, Joshua, Kayodde, Monday, Adekunle, Junior