Gombe United will take a trip to Akure, to play against Sunshine Stars on matchday 14 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Date: 17/12/2023
Time: 16:00
Venue: Akure Township Stadium
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Sunshine Stars are struggling to maintain consistency after winning two of their last five NPFL matches, while Gombe United are on the same boat with two wins in five games. The hosts will look to bounce back to winning ways, while Gombe Utd will be keen on maintaining their momentum after their 2-0 win over Enugu Rangers last time out.
For the Sunshine Stars vs Gombe United prediction, we predict Sunshine 2-1 Gombe United, and this is why. Although both teams won two of their last five matches, the hosts are expected to win because they won three and drew two of their last five home matches, while Gombe are struggling to play fine football away from home.
We predict both teams to score on Sunshine Stars vs Gombe United, and this is why. Sunshine Stars scored 14 and conceded 15 goals, while Gombe Utd scored 10 and conceded 20 goals. It’s clear that both teams are lacking some qualities at the back, which could see both teams concede at least a goal.
Sunshine Stars won two and lost two of their last five NPFL matches, including last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance away from home. They won four and lost five of their last 13 matches, and they sit in the 11th position with 16 points.
Gombe United won two and lost three of their last five league matches, including their 2-0 win over Enugu Rangers at home last time out. They won five and lost eight of their last 13 league matches, and they occupy the 14th position with 15 points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Sunshine Stars: Abdulateef, Abdulrafiu, Duke, Emmanuel, Mutiu, Udom, Omodumueke, Olalusi, Ikechukwu, Emmanuel, Yusuf
Gombe United: Itodo, Frank, Sadiq, Emeka, Bashiru, Nurudden, Mustapha, Ahmed, Chijioke, Abba, Aliko