Akwa United will take a trip to Minna, Niger State, to face Niger Tornadoes on matchday 10 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 26/11/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Bako Kontagora Stadium
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For the Niger Tornadoes vs Akwa United prediction, we say draw, and this is why. Niger Tornadoes drew two of their last five NPFL matches, while Akwa United drew four of their 12 NPFL matches and as a result, this tie could end all square.
Prediction: Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Akwa United
We predict both teams to score on Niger Tornadoes vs Akwa United and this is why. Niger Tornadoes may have struggled to score goals this season, but Akwa Utd’s inability to keep clean sheets is enough reason for the hosts to get on the scoreboard.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Niger Tornadoes are winless in their last five NPFL matches, having drawn two and lost three matches, including Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Gombe United away from home. They have lost five of their opening 9 league matches and as per their recent horrid form, the Minna side sits in 19th place with 8 points.
Akwa United lost just once in their last five NPFL matches. They won Remo Stars 3-2 at home on Sunday afternoon to move to the 17th position with 10 points after nine matches.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Niger Tornadoes: Mustapha, Adeyemo, Saidu, Bell, Emeka, Abubakar, Umar, Ernest, Razak, Bala, Azeez
Akwa United: Nurudeen, Ganda, Philip, Ojo, Ndon, Anioke, Bala, Seyi, Ezekiel, Chigoziem, Collins