Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City Prediction: The guests won’t bow without a fight

After their (3-0) thrashing against El Kanemi Warriors on the road, Abia Warriors will be poised to start strong when they host Ikorodu City at the Umuahia Stadium on Sunday. Both teams will be poised to secure the maximum points, especially after failing to win their recent games respectively. 

Last five matches: LWLWL

The Pride of Abia are one of the worst teams away from home as they settled for their sixth defeat of the season. Abaia Warriors were outnumbered by El Kanemi Warriors, who scored three times to amass all the points. This was after their (2-1) victory over Niger Tornadoes on their home turf. 

Abia Warriors escaped relegation last season, wrapping up their campaign in 12th place, six points above the relegation zone. They also lost the Aiteo FA Cup to newly promoted side El Kanemi Warriors. It was a disastrous season for the former NPFL winner, and they must avoid such a run this time. 

Abia Warriors rely heavily on their home form to rack up points, as they have lost six in their last eight league matches. 

Last five games: DWWLD

Nurudeen Aweroro's men failed to secure their back-to-back SouthWest Derby, sharing the spoils against Remo Stars. Against a very tough Remo Stars, Ikorodu City were below par as they split points. The (1-1) stalemate was their first draw in six consecutive home matches, and it was a disappointing one. 

The Lagos-based team and newly promoted Ikorodu City are gradually adapting to their new environment as they sit in the fourth spot on the log. They have won once in their last eight games on the road, losing four and sharing the spoils three times. 

Both teams shared the spoils twice in their last two meetings. Abia Warriors, who failed to impress last season, spending most of their time in the relegation zone, have picked up from where they stopped. They have been inconsistent lately and are such an unreliable team. They’ll face off against an Ikorodu City team who will strive to avoid defeat after going two games without a win.

Both teams are capable of getting goals, and considering the fact that their last two meetings ended in a (1-1) stalemate; bet on on BTTS for 2.50.

I also expect the hosts to bounce back here, but the guests will give them a run for their money. To be on the safe side; bet on a home win or draw and BTTS for 2.90.

I expect to see the hosts score before the break for 2.10.

Good luck!