Doma United will take a trip to Makurdi, Benue, to play against Lobi Stars on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Aper Aku Stadium
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This is a top-of-the-table clash between Lobi Stars (3rd) and Doma United (2nd), and both teams will play to get the maximum points in Benue. Lobi Stars struggled in their last five NPFL matches, following two wins and three defeats, and will be eager to bounce back to winning ways this weekend, but they are in for a huge test against Doma because the visitors are unbeaten in their last five league games with three wins and two draws.
For the Lobi Stars vs Doma United prediction, we say Lobi Stars will win Doma United 2-1, and this is why. Although Doma are unbeaten in their last five league games, they are likely to succumb to a defeat in Benue because Lobi won their last six home matches on a bounce.
We predict both teams to score on Lobi Stars vs Doma United, and this is why. Although Doma conceded only five goals in 13 league matches, they are unlikely to keep a clean sheet because Lobi scored at least one goal in their last six matches and kept three clean sheets in the process.
Lobi Stars won two and lost three of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s 1-0 defeat on the road to Akwa United. They occupy the third position with 23 points after seven wins and four defeats in 13 games.
Doma United are unbeaten in their last five league matches, following three wins and two draws, including last weekend’s 1-0 home win over Kano Pillars. They sit in the 2nd position with 25 points after seven wins and two defeats in 13 games.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Lobi Stars: Abdullahi, Mohammed, Akile, Chinedu, Tsehuan, Orji, Francis, Liman, Adebayo, Alao, Tiza
Doma United: Osayi, Yusuf, Majalisa, Aliyu, Abiam, Mathew, Ekawu, Suleiman, Ekpenyong, Adbulrafiu, Owoku