Niger Tornadoes vs Nasarawa United Prediction: Home victory is sacrosanct

Niger Tornadoes will square off with Nasarawa United in the North Central derby at the Bako Kontagora Stadium on Saturday. It's safe to say that twelve out of the twenty premier league teams can still relegate this season and a home match is another opportunity to claim all the points for teams in the league.

Last five matches: WLLWL

The home team are fighting hard to stay in the division after thirty-seven points in the last thirty-two matches. The Akon Allah Boys are expected to get a victory here, having won seven games in a row at home.

They recorded another defeat away from home against Sunshine United, and the (2-1) loss drew them back to the relegation zone as they struggled to win away from home.

They haven't lost a game at home this season with twelve wins and five draws.

Last five matches: WLWLW

The visitors are one of the worst teams on away form with just three points from a possible forty-eight. As the relegation battle sets in, they are not totally safe yet; they have forty-four points and are five points ahead of the zone.

They recorded a slim victory against Enugu Rangers on matchday 33 when they were awarded a penalty in the 58th minute.

They have not won away from home this season, with thirteen defeats and three draws in the last sixteen games.

In the last six meetings between both teams, Niger Tornadoes have won three matches, the same as the visitors.

The North Central Derby is always one-way traffic, with home taking the victory. The home team desperately needs the points since their home is the only place they can guarantee three points with four games left; I don't think they will joke with a game of this nature; bet on a home win for 1.60.

The last six matches between both teams haven't produced a BTTS; however, the visitors have scored in five out of the last six games played away from home. A BTTS for 2.60 might be worth the risk.

The home team have won at halftime in the last three games played at home against their Nasarawa United, bet on a halftime win for 2.30.

Good luck!