Bayelsa United will take a trip to Jos, Plateau State, to play against Plateau United on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: New Jos Stadium
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Plateau United will plan to get their third league win on a bounce when they host Bayelsa United in Jos this weekend, having won their last two league matches, but they face a big mountain to climb because the visitors are unbeaten in their last five league matches, after four draws and one win.
For the Plateau United vs Bayelsa United prediction, we predict Plateau United 2-1 Bayelsa United, and this is why. Bayelsa Utd may be unbeaten in their last five NPFL matches, but Plateau Utd are likely to get the maximum points because they are in better form with three wins in their last five games.
We predict both teams to score on Plateau United vs Bayelsa United, and this is why. Bayelsa Utd scored 17 and conceded 20 goals in 13 matches, while Plateau Utd scored 12 and conceded 10.
Plateau United won three and lost two of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s 3-2 win away from home against Niger Tornadoes. The Jos outfit won six and lost five of their opening 13 matches and sits in the 6th position with 19 points.
Bayelsa United drew four and won one of their last five NPFL matches, including their comfortable 2-0 win over Enugu Rangers at home on Sunday. They won three and lost five of their opening 13 matches and sit in the 17th position with 13 points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Plateau Utd: Adeniyi, Ogberahwe, Umar, Itodo, Adams, Doyeni, Nwaeze, Pam Jr., Eru, Daniel, Ebah
Bayelsa Utd: Kelvin, Loveday, Oladimeji, Biriduba, Ayiba, Arise, Mustapha, Tekena, Mizo, Ekeson, James