Lobi Stars will take a trip to Yenagoa, Bayelsa, to take on Bayelsa United on matchday 7 of 38 in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 06/11/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium
These predictions below for the Bayelsa United vs Lobi Stars Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash were made by Bookmaker Ratings. For more predictions on the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga and other European football leagues, visit our Football Predictions & Betting Tips page.
For the Bayelsa United vs Lobi Stars prediction, we say this match will end in a draw, and this is why. Lobi Stars have drawn two of their last three away matches, and with Bayelsa United struggling to perform, the likelihood of this tie ending in a stalemate is high.
Prediction: Bayelsa United 1-1 Lobi Stars
We predict both teams to score on Bayelsa United vs Lobi Stars, and this is why. Although both teams did not score in two of Lobi Stars’ last three away matches, the likelihood of both teams scoring in this encounter is high because Bayelsa’s last three home matches ended with both teams scoring.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Bayelsa United are in dire form, having lost four of their opening six NPFL matches, including midweek’s 3-0 defeat to Kano Pillars away from home. As a result of their poor performances, they occupy the 17th position with 6 points after 6 matches.
Lobi Stars are on a roll! They have won three and lost just once in their opening six NPFL matches. They beat Enugu Rangers 2-1 at home on Thursday, and as per their fine start to the season, they occupy the 2nd position with 11 points after 6 games.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Bayelsa United: Nwokeji, Loveday, Prince, Ayiba, Arise, Emmanuel, Malik, Mustapha, John, James, Assurance
Lobi Stars: Abdullahi, Kwambe, Akile, Chinedu, Tsehuan, Orji, Francis, Liman, Adebayo, Alao, Tiza