Akwa United will take a trip to Owerri, Imo State, to play against Heartland FC on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium
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Heartland FC and Akwa United have not done well this season so far, but the latter are in better form in recent weeks, having won two of their last five league matches, unlike the hosts with one win. Both teams will be keen to get the win but Heartland are somewhat difficult to play against in Owerri.
For the Heartland FC vs Akwa United prediction, we say Heartland FC 2-1 Akwa United, and this is why. Although Akwa Utd won two of their last five NPFL matches, they are unlikely to get a win in Owerri because Heartland lost only one of their last six home matches.
Prediction: Heartland FC 2-1 Akwa United
We saw over 2.5 goals on Heartland FC vs Akwa United, and this is why. Although four of Heartland’s last five NPFL matches ended with under 2.5 goals and the same for Akwa Utd, we feel this game would produce at least three goals because Akwa Utd are likely to get on the scoreboard after notching 11 goals in 13 games.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Heartland won one of their last five league matches, including last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Gombe United away from home. They won 1 and lost 5 of their opening 13 matches and are at the bottom of the table with 10 points.
Akwa Utd won two of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s big but tight 1-0 win over Lobi Stars at home last time out. They won 3 and lost 5 of their opening 13 league matches, and are occupying the 16th position with 14 points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Heartland FC: Ozoemena, Edem, Ekwutozia, Atule, Akanni, Nnachi, Mbaoma, Eze, Alalibo, Asuquo, Chibueze
Akwa United: Nurudeen, Ganda, Philip, Ojo, Ndon, Anioke, Bala, Seyi, Ezekiel, Chigoziem, Collins